How to Make Your Computer Welcome You

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Last Updated: September 28, 2020

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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It'll open 'Run' window.
It'll open a 'Notepad' window.

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Dim speaks, speech
speaks="Welcome to your System, Paul. Have a wonderful time dear."
Set speech=CreateObject("sapi.spvoice")
speech.Speak speaks
"speaks=" Type whatever you want your computer to speak" ".
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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.
Scroll down,and look for a folder with a name that says 'Startup'. (This step won't work in Windows XP.)
It'll open this folder window for you.
Simple cut/copy and paste here.
If you followed the same steps without any mistake, your computer will speak whatever you typed.

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How can I do this process in Windows 10?

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Just simply press windows + R then type: shell:startup Then place your welcome message in there.

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How do I make my computer welcome me if I don't see the startup folder? Where do I paste the script?

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Just 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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Can I do this on a Chromebook?

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Yes, 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.

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This is just a simple code written in Visual Basic programming language usually used in computer to welcome a user.

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Make sure you didn't Mute speakers the last time before turning off your computer.

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Make sure speakers adapter is plugged and switched on.

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Make sure your speakers are connected to your computer and the volume is audible to you.

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