Windows Startup Sound Registry Key in Regedit

The Windows startup sound can be enabled or disabled directly through the Windows Registry using the DisableStartupSound DWORD value. This guide outlines the exact registry location, the specific values used to turn the boot sound on or off, and the step-by-step instructions to modify it in the Registry Editor (regedit).

Registry Location and Value

The registry value that controls the Windows startup sound is:

• Registry Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\BootAnimation
• Value Name: DisableStartupSound
• Value Type: REG_DWORD (32-bit Value)

Value Data Settings

• 0: Enables the startup sound (Windows plays the sound during boot).
• 1: Disables the startup sound (Windows boots silently).

How to Modify the Startup Sound in Regedit

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

2. In the navigation bar or left sidebar, navigate to the following path:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\BootAnimation

3. Look for the DisableStartupSound value in the right pane:

   • If it exists: Double-click DisableStartupSound, set the Value data to 0 (to enable) or 1 (to disable), and click OK.
   • If it does not exist: Right-click inside the empty area in the right pane, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, name it DisableStartupSound, and set its value accordingly.

4. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.