There are multiple ways to disable the Windows 11 startup noise. Including at least a couple of ways to do so by editing the Windows Registry. Although that method comes with the potential to break something in Windows if the steps aren’t followed precisely. And is more complicated than many other methods for interacting with system settings. Of course, some also opt to use some form of third-party software to customize their system. However, that potentially comes with other risks associated with security and privacy. And there’s a fair amount of bias to be found about which software is best too. For those reasons, we’ll be starting this walkthrough first with the easiest built-in method — and arguably the safest way — to adjust this audio setting. Since this method won’t require any admin permissions to accomplish. But especially since this method presents the least opportunity to accidentally change the wrong setting and break something. However, we’ll also cover the methods involving Registry changes for more advanced users. So if you’re looking to disable the startup sound in Windows 11, this guide will help you accomplish that.
Here’s how to disable the sometimes annoying startup sound in Windows 11
IT admins can do this to disable the Windows 11 startup sound instead
For IT admins and power users, using the Windows Registry will be the easiest way to ensure that no other users can potentially change the setting once it’s set. The Windows 11 OS provides a couple of ways this can be accomplished. Just as with previous versions of Windows and with other how-to guides. Albeit, that’s where the options are available — as not all machines will necessarily show the same options. And, of course, that’s after you open the registry as shown in the steps immediately below.
Alter the value associated with the boot animation
Alter the value associated with the System settings
