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Do you want your computer to (running on Windows operating system only) greet/welcome you whenever you switch on or restart it? Follow some simple steps to do so.
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Press 'Windows+R' from your keyboard. It'll open 'Run' window.
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Type notepad without the quote, and press the 'Enter' key. It'll open a 'Notepad' window.Advertisement
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Type these lines shown in the image below carefully.
Dim speaks, speech
speaks="Welcome to your System, Paul. Have a wonderful time dear."
Set speech=CreateObject("sapi.spvoice")
speech.Speak speaks -
Like this.
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In the 2nd line, i.e. "speaks=" Type whatever you want your computer to speak" ".
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Type the rest all as shown in the image.
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Save the file under any name, but make sure to put in '.vbs' followed by the file name (just like filename.vbs . )
- For example, if you write "abc.vbs", 'abc' will be the name of the file.
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Click 'windows start button', and then 'all programs'. Scroll down,and look for a folder with a name that says 'Startup'. (This step won't work in Windows XP.)
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Right click 'Startup' and click open. It'll open this folder window for you.
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Place that file 'abc.vbs' in this folder. Simple cut/copy and paste here.
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Close the folder.
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Turn off or restart your computer. If you followed the same steps without any mistake, your computer will speak whatever you typed.
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QuestionHow can I do this process in Windows 10?Community AnswerJust simply press windows + R then type: shell:startup Then place your welcome message in there.
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QuestionHow do I make my computer welcome me if I don't see the startup folder? Where do I paste the script?Community AnswerJust follow the given address: C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup. The appdata folder is hidden, so first unhide the hidden folders, then follow the address.
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QuestionCan I do this on a Chromebook?Ethan TylerCommunity AnswerYes, you can achieve similar tasks on a Chromebook! While the functionality might differ slightly from other devices, Chromebooks have unique ways to accomplish many tasks. You can find similar apps or web-based tools on a Chromebook, and Chromebooks often support Android applications, expanding their functionality.
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- '.vbs' is an extension to the file and stands for Visual Basic Script.Thanks
- This is just a simple code written in Visual Basic programming language usually used in computer to welcome a user.Thanks
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Warnings
- Make sure you didn't Mute speakers the last time before turning off your computer.Thanks
- Make sure speakers adapter is plugged and switched on.Thanks
- Make sure your speakers are connected to your computer and the volume is audible to you.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- External speakers (if you use desktop)
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