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This time, we will include the full location of cmdmp3.exe and the sound file. Basically, you’ll have to enter the entire address of both the cmdmp3.exe and the sound file in the notepad. Alternative: Create a batch file anywhereĪlternatively, if you want to keep your batch file in some other location (say, on the desktop, for easy access), there’s a slight modification to the method above. You should see the command prompt open and play the chosen sound file. Now, you can double-click on it to see if the batch file is working. BAT file and the sound file should be in the cmdmp3 folder where you also have the cmdmp3 file (cmdmp3.exe). Now, your batch file should appear inside the cmdmp3 folder. Choose All Files (*.*) from the “Save as type” drop-down menu. WAV files, but some other extensions may also work. In place of *sound file name*, type in the name of your sound file (including its extension).

Type: cmdmp3 *file-name-of-your-sound-file* You can do so by pressing Win+R, typing in notepad, and clicking OK. First up, copy and paste your sound file to the “cmdmp3new” folder. Now, it is time to create a batch file that uses cmdmp3 and the sound file of your choosing to go along with it. Step #2: Create a batch file in the “cmdmp3” folder Take note of where you extracted the contents of the zip file. Once you download it, extract its contents using a file archiver/unzipper. This is a command-line mp3 player which, once executed, will play the sound that you wish. Step #3: Create a task in Task Schedulerįirst up, you have to download cmdmp3.Alternative: Create a batch file anywhere.Step #2: Create a batch file in the “cmdmp3” folder.

Set alarm for 20 minutes