Chat about anything! (Part 4)

General Discussion
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stuff to know ig

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So if i set my password to ***********************, i should be good.
Because great! Thats what i use for most websites.

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Favorite one?

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Im used to windows 10 so second to last.

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k

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uhh something ig…?

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how to use dism to make a motherboard speaker beep

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No, your PC will not explode when running Windows 10 after October 14, 2025. It will still function, but Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, technical support, or feature updates, leaving it vulnerable to viruses and malware.

What happens after October 14, 2025

  • No security updates: Without new security patches, your PC will be more vulnerable to cyber threats.
  • No technical support: You will not be able to get official technical assistance from Microsoft.
  • Software compatibility issues: Some programs may stop working correctly over time as they are updated for newer operating systems.

What you can do

  • Upgrade to a newer OS:

Upgrade to Windows 11 if your hardware is compatible.

  • Disconnect from the internet:

If you only use your computer for offline tasks, you can disconnect it from the internet to protect it, though this limits its usefulness.

  • Enroll in Extended Security Updates (ESU):

Microsoft is offering a paid ESU program for businesses and individuals to receive security updates for a limited time.

  • Consider a new PC:

The most secure and reliable option is to upgrade to a new PC with an up-to-date operating system.

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Using DISM to Trigger the Motherboard Speaker

DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) can be used to enable the Beep driver, which lets Windows send a tone to the motherboard’s internal speaker. Once the driver is enabled, you can generate a beep with a simple command‑line call.

1. Verify the Beep driver is present

dism /online /get-drivers /format:table | findstr /i "beep"

If the driver appears in the list, you can skip the next step.

2. Install/Enable the Beep driver (if missing)

dism /online /add-driver /driver:"%SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\beep.sys"

or, to enable a driver that’s already present but disabled:

dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:Beep

3. Test the speaker

The simplest way to make the speaker beep is to use the built‑in echo command with the ASCII BEL character:

echo ^G

(Press Ctrl+Shift+2 (or Ctrl+V) to insert the BEL character, which appears as a small square in the console.)

Alternatively, you can call the Windows API directly via PowerShell:

[console]::beep(750,300)   # frequency 750 Hz, duration 300 ms

4. Automate with a batch file (optional)

Create a file named beep.bat:

@echo off
rem Ensure the Beep driver is enabled
dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:Beep >nul 2>&1
rem Emit a beep
echo ^G

Running beep.bat will enable the driver (if needed) and produce a short tone.

Note: The motherboard speaker must be physically connected and not disabled in the BIOS. If you hear no sound, double‑check the BIOS speaker settings and ensure the speaker isn’t muted by a hardware switch.

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Why did you google if it would EXPLODE???

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I love making jokes.

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I already knew that the OS would stop getting updates. Thats why i get antivirus.

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When I search this in AI mode, it gives me this:
You cannot use DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) to make a motherboard speaker beep. DISM is a command-line tool for servicing and preparing Windows images, not for controlling system hardware like the motherboard speaker. The beep sound is controlled by the system’s BIOS and is typically only used for hardware error codes during startup (POST).

Instead of DISM, you can use other command-line methods or scripting to produce a system beep. The method that works for you will depend on your version of Windows.

For modern Windows (10 and 11) using PowerShell

For a high-pitched, adjustable beep that often goes through your standard audio output, use the Console.Beep method in PowerShell.

  1. Open PowerShell by searching for it in the Start menu.
  2. Enter the following command to produce a beep at a specific frequency and duration:

powershell

[System.Console]::Beep(frequency, duration)

For example, [System.Console]::Beep(1000, 500) will create a 1000 Hz beep for 500 milliseconds.

For Windows 10 and earlier using Command Prompt

This method will play the default system sound, as modern Windows interprets the traditional “bell” character as a system sound event rather than a literal beep.

  1. Open Command Prompt by searching for it in the Start menu.
  2. Press Ctrl + G to insert the bell character (^G). A simple ^G will appear on the command line.
  3. Press Enter. The default system “beep” or “ding” sound will play.

For scripting purposes (PowerShell)

You can create a script for more controlled beeps using the same PowerShell command.

  1. Open a text editor like Notepad.
  2. Paste the following text into the file:

powershell

# Beep 3 times, 300 ms duration, 500 Hz frequency, with a pause
[System.Console]::Beep(500, 300)
Start-Sleep -Milliseconds 200
[System.Console]::Beep(500, 300)
Start-Sleep -Milliseconds 200
[System.Console]::Beep(500, 300)
  1. Save the file with a .ps1 extension (e.g., make-beep.ps1).
  2. To run the script, right-click the file and select Run with PowerShell.

What is even Google?

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I have been on Windows 11 for almost 3 months and I don’t see any performance issues.

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Maybe you should try the Duck.ai solution heh

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It’s AI mixing things up.

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(If its even possible that is)

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Disclaimer from toho: Please don’t post any PopCap image, or else BlueCube will be angry.

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