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==== SoundManager v3.3.0 - By ORelio - Microzoom.fr ====
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Thanks for downloading SoundManager!
SoundManager is a free software allowing to easily create and share Windows sound schemes.
All Windows versions from Windows XP SP3 to Windows 11 are supported.
Main features are the following:
- Load and test sound files for each event
- Define metadata such as thumbnail, author, description
- Export and import sound schemes using archive files
- Import sound schemes created with the Sound applet
- Auto-convert sounds to WAV format (Windows 7+)
- Patch startup sound (Admin required, Windows Vista+)
- Play missing sounds on Windows 8 and greater
- Load proprietary "soundpack" archive files
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How to use
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Setup (if using the standalone version):
- Extract the archive in a fixed place such as C:\Program Files\SoundManager or Documents\SoundManager
- Run SoundManager.exe, go to Settings and enable the desired features under System integration
- Optionally create a Desktop shortcut for SoundManager.exe ;)
Uninstall (if using the standalone version):
- Run SoundManager.exe, go to Settings and click Uninstall under Maintenance section
- Delete the SoundManager directory, such as C:\Program Files\SoundManager or Documents\SoundManager
- Optionally delete the previously created Desktop shortcut
Create a sound scheme
- Prepare sound files, preferably in WAV format, using an audio editor such as Audacity
- It is recommended to have a consistent loudness between all your audio files
- Load a sound scheme or click Reset to start from the system sound scheme
- Change sounds using Drag & Drop or right click > Replace
- Set metadata such as image, name, author and description
- Click Export when you are satisfied with the result :)
Download sound schemes
- Get some sound schemes from https://github.com/ORelio/Sound-Manager-Schemes
- Or alternatively, use the built-in download tool in the About tab of the program
In that case, the download folder is alongside SoundManager.exe (portable mode) or in Music folder (setup mode)
- Do not hesitate to submit your own sound schemes to be added into the repository :)
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Changelog
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- 1.0 : Initial version for Windows XP SP2 FR, replacing files in C:\Windows\Media
- 1.1 : Add support for Windows Vista, different file names in C:\Windows\Media
- 1.1b : Bugfix on theme loading
- 1.1c : New icon, improve UI font
- 1.2 : Add a built-in scheme editor
- 2.0 : Add support for Windows 7, using a dedicated sound scheme in registry
- 2.1 : Ability to load a .ths file directly by clicking on it
- 3.0 : C# rewrite, open sourcing, English translation, add support for Windows 8 and 10
- 3.0.1 : Reduce startup sound delay on Windows 8+, Fix some sounds not playing on Windows 10
- 3.0.2 : Remove startup sound delay on Windows 10, Add support for Windows 11
- 3.1.0 : Add more sounds, fix handling of readonly files, add categories on download utility
- 3.1.1 : Fix startup sound in multi-user context, bug introduced in version 3.0.2
- 3.2.0 : Add support for loading proprietary "soundpack" archive files
- 3.2.1 : Program icon overhaul, fix crash when launching from a \\network\share
- 3.3.0 : Rework startup sound patching, adding support for Windows 8, 10 and 11
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FAQ
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Q: When patching the built-in system startup sound, it does not properly update?
A: System files may be in use, try rebooting and reapplying the sound scheme.
A: A major system update may also revert or break the patch, try disabling and enabling the setting.
Q: Is there any source code for versions 1.x and 2.x?
A: No, these versions were created using Game Maker and a bunch of batch files.
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Credits
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The SoundManager program has been created using the following resources:
- Privilege20 library from MSDN magazine, March 2005
- Tri-State Tree View library, from CodeProject no. 202435
- Teko & Dancing Script Fonts from Google Fonts (Logo)
- Download icon, by Microsoft Corporation
- Clipping Sound Icon by RAD.E8
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