Can Windows 7, Vista, or XP notify me after 30 minutes, or at 2:30pm?
Come to think about it, since Windows 3.0, Windows 95, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, and Windows 7, does any Windows have a capability of giving a "beep beep" notification to me, let's say I need to go meet somebody after 30 minutes?
Or give a "beep beep" at 2:30pm?
I hope to hear some sound instead of a pop up window as I may be writing something on the desk instead of looking at the computer.
I usually don't want to install 3rd party app for this purpose, as you never know what the app does or how trustworthy it is if it is not a popular app (like Firefox or Safari).
Does any version of Windows come with that capability? I'd imagine it is an app that takes two days to write.
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Come to think about it, since Windows 3.0, Windows 95, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, and Windows 7, does any Windows have a capability of giving a "beep beep" notification to me, let's say I need to go meet somebody after 30 minutes?
Or give a "beep beep" at 2:30pm?
I hope to hear some sound instead of a pop up window as I may be writing something on the desk instead of looking at the computer.
I usually don't want to install 3rd party app for this purpose, as you never know what the app does or how trustworthy it is if it is not a popular app (like Firefox or Safari).
Does any version of Windows come with that capability? I'd imagine it is an app that takes two days to write.
windows-7 windows timer alarm
asked Nov 25 '09 at 10:16
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Come to think about it, since Windows 3.0, Windows 95, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, and Windows 7, does any Windows have a capability of giving a "beep beep" notification to me, let's say I need to go meet somebody after 30 minutes?
Or give a "beep beep" at 2:30pm?
I hope to hear some sound instead of a pop up window as I may be writing something on the desk instead of looking at the computer.
I usually don't want to install 3rd party app for this purpose, as you never know what the app does or how trustworthy it is if it is not a popular app (like Firefox or Safari).
Does any version of Windows come with that capability? I'd imagine it is an app that takes two days to write.
windows-7 windows timer alarm
asked Nov 25 '09 at 10:16
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4,2522295158
Come to think about it, since Windows 3.0, Windows 95, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, and Windows 7, does any Windows have a capability of giving a "beep beep" notification to me, let's say I need to go meet somebody after 30 minutes?
Or give a "beep beep" at 2:30pm?
I hope to hear some sound instead of a pop up window as I may be writing something on the desk instead of looking at the computer.
I usually don't want to install 3rd party app for this purpose, as you never know what the app does or how trustworthy it is if it is not a popular app (like Firefox or Safari).
Does any version of Windows come with that capability? I'd imagine it is an app that takes two days to write.
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The AT command? It's a simpler command line version of the Task Scheduler.
Try running something like this from a command prompt as a local admin:
AT 1430 "C:Program FilesWindows Media Playermplayer2.exe c:windowsmediatada.wav"
Full options available with AT /?
answered Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
GAThrawnGAThrawn
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It doesn't do the "in 30 minutes" request, but apart from that it seems to fit the bill
– ChrisF
Nov 25 '09 at 12:34
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Programs -> accessories -> System Tools --> Scheduled Tasks
Create a task that opens a sound file (wav or mp3 for example) and give it the time you want it to launch.
Make sure sound is up ! Get interrupted!
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:32
ayradayrad
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This is in windows XP. I think it exists on other versions of windows as well. When you create the task. .make sure to click on "browse" to select your sound file instead of a program to run.
– ayrad
Nov 25 '09 at 10:35
this should be a solution except in the past it was too troublesome to set something running as a scheduled task. The permission needs to be set right and need to test it. If for some reason it didn't work then the time is missed.
– 太極者無極而生
Nov 25 '09 at 10:38
well if the user can open a song or a sound file from somewhere in the computer and he has access to it.. then he or she can schedule a task to open that. When creating the task you specify the user you want
– ayrad
Nov 25 '09 at 10:45
add a comment |
Windows always used to come with Calender, but they took it out (I think with Windows 95), your best now is to use Microsoft Outlook for reminders and appointments - You can set sounds / music and alerts at intervals.
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:21
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
108k16159252
The Windows Vista Home Premium in my office and the Windows 7 Home Premium at home both have a free calendar out of the box.
– Martin
Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
add a comment |
If you install Windows Live Mail from Microsoft's Windows Live, you'll get a Calendar that will give you alerts. It also works in conjunction with the online Live Calendar service.
And, unlike Outlook, it's free.
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:31
GcoupeGcoupe
43645
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if you happen to have MCE, there is a Microsoft Powertoy available that will play music/sound at a specified time. other than that, it's either scheduled tasks, Outlook or a 'untrustworthy 3rd party app'.
add a comment |
You can use Windows 10’s Text-to-Speech capability and Cortana’s voice (SpeechSynthesizer class), e.g.
Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Speech
$synthesizer = New-Object -TypeName System.Speech.Synthesis.SpeechSynthesizer
Start-Sleep 1800; $synthesizer.Speak('Hey!')
This will say Hey! after 30 minutes (1800 seconds).
answered Jan 4 at 9:56
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The AT command? It's a simpler command line version of the Task Scheduler.
Try running something like this from a command prompt as a local admin:
AT 1430 "C:Program FilesWindows Media Playermplayer2.exe c:windowsmediatada.wav"
Full options available with AT /?
answered Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
GAThrawnGAThrawn
4,05821741
It doesn't do the "in 30 minutes" request, but apart from that it seems to fit the bill
– ChrisF
Nov 25 '09 at 12:34
add a comment |
The AT command? It's a simpler command line version of the Task Scheduler.
Try running something like this from a command prompt as a local admin:
AT 1430 "C:Program FilesWindows Media Playermplayer2.exe c:windowsmediatada.wav"
Full options available with AT /?
answered Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
GAThrawnGAThrawn
4,05821741
It doesn't do the "in 30 minutes" request, but apart from that it seems to fit the bill
– ChrisF
Nov 25 '09 at 12:34
add a comment |
The AT command? It's a simpler command line version of the Task Scheduler.
Try running something like this from a command prompt as a local admin:
AT 1430 "C:Program FilesWindows Media Playermplayer2.exe c:windowsmediatada.wav"
Full options available with AT /?
answered Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
GAThrawnGAThrawn
4,05821741
The AT command? It's a simpler command line version of the Task Scheduler.
Try running something like this from a command prompt as a local admin:
AT 1430 "C:Program FilesWindows Media Playermplayer2.exe c:windowsmediatada.wav"
Full options available with AT /?
answered Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
GAThrawnGAThrawn
4,05821741
answered Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
GAThrawnGAThrawn
4,05821741
answered Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
GAThrawnGAThrawn
4,05821741
answered Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
GAThrawnGAThrawn
4,05821741
4,05821741
It doesn't do the "in 30 minutes" request, but apart from that it seems to fit the bill
– ChrisF
Nov 25 '09 at 12:34
add a comment |
It doesn't do the "in 30 minutes" request, but apart from that it seems to fit the bill
– ChrisF
Nov 25 '09 at 12:34
It doesn't do the "in 30 minutes" request, but apart from that it seems to fit the bill
– ChrisF
Nov 25 '09 at 12:34
It doesn't do the "in 30 minutes" request, but apart from that it seems to fit the bill
– ChrisF
Nov 25 '09 at 12:34
add a comment |
Programs -> accessories -> System Tools --> Scheduled Tasks
Create a task that opens a sound file (wav or mp3 for example) and give it the time you want it to launch.
Make sure sound is up ! Get interrupted!
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:32
ayradayrad
2142313
This is in windows XP. I think it exists on other versions of windows as well. When you create the task. .make sure to click on "browse" to select your sound file instead of a program to run.
– ayrad
Nov 25 '09 at 10:35
this should be a solution except in the past it was too troublesome to set something running as a scheduled task. The permission needs to be set right and need to test it. If for some reason it didn't work then the time is missed.
– 太極者無極而生
Nov 25 '09 at 10:38
well if the user can open a song or a sound file from somewhere in the computer and he has access to it.. then he or she can schedule a task to open that. When creating the task you specify the user you want
– ayrad
Nov 25 '09 at 10:45
add a comment |
Programs -> accessories -> System Tools --> Scheduled Tasks
Create a task that opens a sound file (wav or mp3 for example) and give it the time you want it to launch.
Make sure sound is up ! Get interrupted!
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:32
ayradayrad
2142313
This is in windows XP. I think it exists on other versions of windows as well. When you create the task. .make sure to click on "browse" to select your sound file instead of a program to run.
– ayrad
Nov 25 '09 at 10:35
this should be a solution except in the past it was too troublesome to set something running as a scheduled task. The permission needs to be set right and need to test it. If for some reason it didn't work then the time is missed.
– 太極者無極而生
Nov 25 '09 at 10:38
well if the user can open a song or a sound file from somewhere in the computer and he has access to it.. then he or she can schedule a task to open that. When creating the task you specify the user you want
– ayrad
Nov 25 '09 at 10:45
add a comment |
Programs -> accessories -> System Tools --> Scheduled Tasks
Create a task that opens a sound file (wav or mp3 for example) and give it the time you want it to launch.
Make sure sound is up ! Get interrupted!
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:32
ayradayrad
2142313
Programs -> accessories -> System Tools --> Scheduled Tasks
Create a task that opens a sound file (wav or mp3 for example) and give it the time you want it to launch.
Make sure sound is up ! Get interrupted!
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:32
ayradayrad
2142313
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:32
ayradayrad
2142313
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:32
ayradayrad
2142313
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:32
ayradayrad
2142313
2142313
This is in windows XP. I think it exists on other versions of windows as well. When you create the task. .make sure to click on "browse" to select your sound file instead of a program to run.
– ayrad
Nov 25 '09 at 10:35
this should be a solution except in the past it was too troublesome to set something running as a scheduled task. The permission needs to be set right and need to test it. If for some reason it didn't work then the time is missed.
– 太極者無極而生
Nov 25 '09 at 10:38
well if the user can open a song or a sound file from somewhere in the computer and he has access to it.. then he or she can schedule a task to open that. When creating the task you specify the user you want
– ayrad
Nov 25 '09 at 10:45
add a comment |
This is in windows XP. I think it exists on other versions of windows as well. When you create the task. .make sure to click on "browse" to select your sound file instead of a program to run.
– ayrad
Nov 25 '09 at 10:35
this should be a solution except in the past it was too troublesome to set something running as a scheduled task. The permission needs to be set right and need to test it. If for some reason it didn't work then the time is missed.
– 太極者無極而生
Nov 25 '09 at 10:38
well if the user can open a song or a sound file from somewhere in the computer and he has access to it.. then he or she can schedule a task to open that. When creating the task you specify the user you want
– ayrad
Nov 25 '09 at 10:45
This is in windows XP. I think it exists on other versions of windows as well. When you create the task. .make sure to click on "browse" to select your sound file instead of a program to run.
– ayrad
Nov 25 '09 at 10:35
This is in windows XP. I think it exists on other versions of windows as well. When you create the task. .make sure to click on "browse" to select your sound file instead of a program to run.
– ayrad
Nov 25 '09 at 10:35
this should be a solution except in the past it was too troublesome to set something running as a scheduled task. The permission needs to be set right and need to test it. If for some reason it didn't work then the time is missed.
– 太極者無極而生
Nov 25 '09 at 10:38
this should be a solution except in the past it was too troublesome to set something running as a scheduled task. The permission needs to be set right and need to test it. If for some reason it didn't work then the time is missed.
– 太極者無極而生
Nov 25 '09 at 10:38
well if the user can open a song or a sound file from somewhere in the computer and he has access to it.. then he or she can schedule a task to open that. When creating the task you specify the user you want
– ayrad
Nov 25 '09 at 10:45
well if the user can open a song or a sound file from somewhere in the computer and he has access to it.. then he or she can schedule a task to open that. When creating the task you specify the user you want
– ayrad
Nov 25 '09 at 10:45
add a comment |
Windows always used to come with Calender, but they took it out (I think with Windows 95), your best now is to use Microsoft Outlook for reminders and appointments - You can set sounds / music and alerts at intervals.
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:21
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
108k16159252
The Windows Vista Home Premium in my office and the Windows 7 Home Premium at home both have a free calendar out of the box.
– Martin
Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
add a comment |
Windows always used to come with Calender, but they took it out (I think with Windows 95), your best now is to use Microsoft Outlook for reminders and appointments - You can set sounds / music and alerts at intervals.
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:21
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
108k16159252
The Windows Vista Home Premium in my office and the Windows 7 Home Premium at home both have a free calendar out of the box.
– Martin
Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
add a comment |
Windows always used to come with Calender, but they took it out (I think with Windows 95), your best now is to use Microsoft Outlook for reminders and appointments - You can set sounds / music and alerts at intervals.
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:21
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
108k16159252
Windows always used to come with Calender, but they took it out (I think with Windows 95), your best now is to use Microsoft Outlook for reminders and appointments - You can set sounds / music and alerts at intervals.
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:21
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
108k16159252
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:21
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
108k16159252
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:21
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
108k16159252
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:21
William HilsumWilliam Hilsum
108k16159252
108k16159252
The Windows Vista Home Premium in my office and the Windows 7 Home Premium at home both have a free calendar out of the box.
– Martin
Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
add a comment |
The Windows Vista Home Premium in my office and the Windows 7 Home Premium at home both have a free calendar out of the box.
– Martin
Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
The Windows Vista Home Premium in my office and the Windows 7 Home Premium at home both have a free calendar out of the box.
– Martin
Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
The Windows Vista Home Premium in my office and the Windows 7 Home Premium at home both have a free calendar out of the box.
– Martin
Nov 25 '09 at 12:15
add a comment |
If you install Windows Live Mail from Microsoft's Windows Live, you'll get a Calendar that will give you alerts. It also works in conjunction with the online Live Calendar service.
And, unlike Outlook, it's free.
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:31
GcoupeGcoupe
43645
add a comment |
If you install Windows Live Mail from Microsoft's Windows Live, you'll get a Calendar that will give you alerts. It also works in conjunction with the online Live Calendar service.
And, unlike Outlook, it's free.
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:31
GcoupeGcoupe
43645
add a comment |
If you install Windows Live Mail from Microsoft's Windows Live, you'll get a Calendar that will give you alerts. It also works in conjunction with the online Live Calendar service.
And, unlike Outlook, it's free.
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:31
GcoupeGcoupe
43645
If you install Windows Live Mail from Microsoft's Windows Live, you'll get a Calendar that will give you alerts. It also works in conjunction with the online Live Calendar service.
And, unlike Outlook, it's free.
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:31
GcoupeGcoupe
43645
answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:31
GcoupeGcoupe
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answered Nov 25 '09 at 10:31
GcoupeGcoupe
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if you happen to have MCE, there is a Microsoft Powertoy available that will play music/sound at a specified time. other than that, it's either scheduled tasks, Outlook or a 'untrustworthy 3rd party app'.
add a comment |
if you happen to have MCE, there is a Microsoft Powertoy available that will play music/sound at a specified time. other than that, it's either scheduled tasks, Outlook or a 'untrustworthy 3rd party app'.
add a comment |
if you happen to have MCE, there is a Microsoft Powertoy available that will play music/sound at a specified time. other than that, it's either scheduled tasks, Outlook or a 'untrustworthy 3rd party app'.
if you happen to have MCE, there is a Microsoft Powertoy available that will play music/sound at a specified time. other than that, it's either scheduled tasks, Outlook or a 'untrustworthy 3rd party app'.
answered Nov 25 '09 at 12:11
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You can use Windows 10’s Text-to-Speech capability and Cortana’s voice (SpeechSynthesizer class), e.g.
Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Speech
$synthesizer = New-Object -TypeName System.Speech.Synthesis.SpeechSynthesizer
Start-Sleep 1800; $synthesizer.Speak('Hey!')
This will say Hey! after 30 minutes (1800 seconds).
answered Jan 4 at 9:56
kenorbkenorb
10.9k1578113
add a comment |
You can use Windows 10’s Text-to-Speech capability and Cortana’s voice (SpeechSynthesizer class), e.g.
Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Speech
$synthesizer = New-Object -TypeName System.Speech.Synthesis.SpeechSynthesizer
Start-Sleep 1800; $synthesizer.Speak('Hey!')
This will say Hey! after 30 minutes (1800 seconds).
answered Jan 4 at 9:56
kenorbkenorb
10.9k1578113
add a comment |
You can use Windows 10’s Text-to-Speech capability and Cortana’s voice (SpeechSynthesizer class), e.g.
Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Speech
$synthesizer = New-Object -TypeName System.Speech.Synthesis.SpeechSynthesizer
Start-Sleep 1800; $synthesizer.Speak('Hey!')
This will say Hey! after 30 minutes (1800 seconds).
answered Jan 4 at 9:56
kenorbkenorb
10.9k1578113
You can use Windows 10’s Text-to-Speech capability and Cortana’s voice (SpeechSynthesizer class), e.g.
Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Speech
$synthesizer = New-Object -TypeName System.Speech.Synthesis.SpeechSynthesizer
Start-Sleep 1800; $synthesizer.Speak('Hey!')
This will say Hey! after 30 minutes (1800 seconds).
answered Jan 4 at 9:56
kenorbkenorb
10.9k1578113
answered Jan 4 at 9:56
kenorbkenorb
10.9k1578113
answered Jan 4 at 9:56
kenorbkenorb
10.9k1578113
answered Jan 4 at 9:56
kenorbkenorb
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