Many funny stories begin with the fact that the hero decided to go online “for a minute.” I checked my email, followed the link, read the news, and during this time something had already burned to the frying pan. The ideal way out of this situation is to be able to set an alarm clock on your computer. The program will give a signal, forcing you to look away from the monitor and return to real life. There is some truth in every joke, and today we will figure out how an alarm clock for Windows works.

Windows 10 was developed by Microsoft as a universal software platform. The OS has not taken root on mobile devices, but still occupies a leading position among desktop solutions. The revolution failed, but the functionality in the system remained. The Alarm & Clock app is present in Windows 10 by default. To find it, use the search menu.

Open the application and see the preset signal. To create your own alarm clock, use the plus symbol. The checkmark icon will open a menu for editing installed signals.

The two sliders at the top of the window are designed to change the hours and minutes. The boxed field is used to assign a new name.

Let's go through the remaining parameters to understand the available options.

The repeat mode allows you to set the alarm to turn on on a given day of the week.

A set of sounds that are available for use in the program.

In this area, the time for the repeat signal is selected. You can allow yourself to sleep “a little more” in the range from 5 minutes to one hour.

As you can see, setting an alarm clock on your computer in Windows 10 is not a difficult task. Once the settings are complete, the application can be closed. When the set time arrives, the computer will sound a signal. The notification window appears even on the lock screen.

The problem is that the computer cannot be put into sleep or hibernation mode. It should operate according to the “Always On” power supply scheme. The exception is laptops that support InstantGo technology. When using it, the PC is able to provide background functions of the operating system while in sleep mode.

Alarm clock in Windows 7

Windows 7 is Microsoft's latest fully desktop OS. There are no touchscreen-oriented applications borrowed from mobile versions. To turn on an alarm on a computer under her control, you will have to use the task scheduler. To launch it, enter the command “taskschd.msc” in the “Run” dialog box.

In the window that opens, select the boxed item.

The creation wizard will launch. Enter a name that characterizes the task. As a reminder, we add a description of the programmable action.

The default mode is daily execution. It is perfect for an alarm clock. We can change nothing and move on immediately.

Set the start date and time for execution. Let's move on to the next step.

The wizard offers three options for automation. Select to start the program.

We indicate the appropriate musical composition using the “Browse” button.

At the last step, we check the general information about the created task. If everything is satisfactory, click “Finish” to complete. By checking the box marked by the arrow, you can open advanced settings.

As a result, we were able to set an alarm clock on our Windows 7 computer with our own music. All that remains is to set the volume level necessary to attract attention and do not turn off the PC so that the scheduler can complete the task.

The selected track in the morning will play until the user gets up to turn it off.

Alarm programs

The alarm clock on the PC, created by Microsoft, turned out to be not the most successful. It can only be used on the latest versions of Windows by downloading it from the app store. This has not escaped the attention of software developers, and we can use third-party applications for this purpose.

Free Alarm Clock

The Free Alarm Clock program is completely free. You can download it from the official website or find it on soft portals. The latest release dates back to January 2016. The main window greets us with an alarm clock preset for 9 am. The name “Good Morning” is better suited to this time than to 7 am in the standard version of the OS.

The controls are grouped into one block, framed in the screenshot. By default, the signal is scheduled to run repeatedly on weekdays. The next three programmed starts are displayed at the bottom of the program window.

The settings in the “Add” menu are conveniently grouped in one place. There is no need to open additional links. Time and repetition settings are configured in one window. Using the Browse button, you can specify your own composition.

When an alarm is set with default settings, it is accompanied by an information window.

Additionally, functions for backing up settings and loading user saves have been implemented. Free Alarm Clock's help is in English, but you can understand the settings without it.

Max Lim

Another alarm clock program, this time from a domestic developer. At the time of installation, it offers to install a set of Yandex services. MaxLim is distributed free of charge. The author's only requirement is not to violate the integrity of the installation package. Judging by the version history, the product is not abandoned and is periodically updated, although this does not appear outwardly.

The window does not scale, and the program does not fit into the operating system interface. Looks like a foreign body in Windows. If you have the patience to look at the author’s clumsy abstractions, then it fulfills its function. The signal is sent at the appointed time and is accompanied by an information window.

The positive aspects of the program include the ability to choose your own melody and a smooth increase in sound.

Programs with alarm functions

In addition to operating system tools and third-party programs, there is another way to set an alarm on your computer. AIMP Player has sleep and wake timer functions.

In the task scheduler window on the corresponding tab, the alarm clock is configured in three steps.

The disadvantage of this method is the absence of a scheduled repetition. The wake-up tone must be configured each time, and the player must remain running.

Finally

There are a lot of ways to use a PC as an alarm clock. Each has its pros and cons, but finding the right solution is quite possible. The most universal, implemented in any version of Windows, will be the use of the system scheduler.

Hello everyone, dear users! Time is an integral part of every person's life. We are all tied to time, which only moves forward. To succeed everywhere, a person can only properly distribute his time, for which he cannot do without an alarm clock.

Almost every person wakes up to an alarm clock, and if this device does not work due to failure, then unpleasant consequences will arise. Alarm clocks today are found not only in watches, but also in many types of modern devices. Almost 50% of the entire planet's population wakes up to an alarm clock on their mobile phone. Some people are used to winding a mechanical watch, while others find it easier to set an alarm on their phone. Few people know that you can set an alarm on a laptop or computer. If you are interested in how to do this, then the material will discuss in detail two methods on how to set an alarm clock on a computer.

How to set an alarm on a computer: the traditional way

First of all, it is worth noting that setting an alarm on a computer does not depend on whether it is a laptop or a PC. The alarm clock is installed in the Windows operating system, so anyone can use this function. This is very convenient when you are not sure that the alarm on your phone or watch will go off, which, by the way, sometimes happens when the battery is low.

The first way to set an alarm clock on a computer involves using an “optional package”. This package is available on all operating systems, starting with Windows 7. Let's look step by step at how to set an alarm on your computer.

Initially, you need to enter the “Start” menu, where there is a corresponding option called “All Programs”. Actually, we need to go into it.

In the submenu that opens, you need to find the “Standard” folder, then go to “Service”, and then enter “Task Scheduler”.

A task scheduler window will open, in which the user needs to select the “Create task...” option.

After this, a new task creation window will open, in which you will need to enter all the necessary parameters. In the “General” tab opposite the “Name” field, you must specify any information, for example, Alarm clock or Time to get up. In the “Description” field, you can write any greeting text that will appear when the Alarm goes off. You can write a greeting text, or that it’s time to get up. The required items to fill out are highlighted below.

After this, you need to go to the second tab called “Triggers”. In the window that opens, you need to click on the “Create” button.

In the new trigger creation window, you need to configure our alarm clock. There are functions such as one-time, daily, weekly and monthly device activation. You also need to set the alarm time, then don’t forget to check the “Enabled” checkbox in the lower left corner and click the “OK” button.

The process of turning on the alarm does not end there. Next, you need to open the next tab called “Actions”. In the window that opens, similarly, you need to click on the “Create” button, and then in the “Program or script” field, select a file or application to launch. Most often, a melody is selected on the computer. If you specify a movie or program in this field, then when the alarm goes off, they will be launched.

Additional tabs “Conditions” and “Parameters” allow you to make some settings. If you only need an alarm clock, then you don’t have to go to these tabs. At the end of the process, click the “OK” button.

The alarm clock is now set on your computer. You can check its functionality by setting the response time approximately 5-10 minutes after setting up a new task. After double-checking that the alarm clock is functioning, you can go to bed peacefully.

It is important to know! For the alarm to work, the computer or laptop must be in either on or sleep mode. If the PC is turned off, the alarm will not work.

What other ways are there to set an alarm? If the above option seems difficult for you to implement, then you can use special applications. What are the advantages of applications, as well as the features of setting an alarm, we will find out further.

How to set an alarm on your computer using apps

Initially, it should be noted that there are many applications for creating an alarm clock, but not all are able to function 100%. If you don’t want your alarm clock to let you down, then trust only proven applications, even free ones.

One of the most popular programs is the Free Alarm Clock application. The advantage of this application is due to the fact that it is free, easy to use and does not require machine resources. Setting up an alarm clock is very simple, for which you need to launch the application, set the required number of alarms, save them and close the program.

The application allows you to select the desired melody that the user wants to hear when waking up. Moreover, these can be not only melodies, but also applications. Free Alarm Clock works with such popular formats as exe, mp2, mp3, wav, flac, ogg, bat, aiff and many others.

— In order to add an alarm clock, you need to click on the “Add” button, which translates as “Add”. The advantage of the application is the ability to wake the computer from sleep mode, as well as turn on the monitor. If you are afraid of oversleeping, then be sure to install this application on your device.

— In addition to the Free Alarm Clock application, you can set an alarm using such a popular audio player as AIMP. To do this you need to do the following:

- Click on the round icon located on the right side of the audio player.

- After this, you need to open the second tab “Alarm Clock”.

— On the left side of the tab name, you need to click on the square to set an alarm.

— All that remains is to choose the time for the alarm, as well as the composition to be played.

All methods for turning on an alarm are quite simple, so no matter which option you choose, you will definitely cope with the task.

If you sleep in the same room as the computer (although this is not recommended), then it is possible to use the PC as an alarm clock. However, it can be used not only to wake a person up, but also with the intention of reminding him of something, signaling with sound or other action. Let's find out the different options to do this on a Windows 7 PC.

1. After downloading the installation file, run it. A welcome window will open "Installation Wizard". Click "Further".



2. After this, a list of applications from the program opens, which the program developers advise installing with it. We do not recommend installing various software in addition. If you want to install a program, it is better to download it separately from the official website. Therefore, uncheck all points of the proposal and click "Further".



3. Then a window with a license agreement opens. It is recommended to read it. If you are satisfied with everything, click "Agree".



4. The new window shows the application installation path. If you don't have a compelling argument against it, then leave it as it is and press "Further".



5. Then a window opens asking you to select a menu folder "Start", where the program shortcut will be placed. If you do not want to create a shortcut at all, then check the box next to the item "Do not create shortcuts". But we advise you to also leave everything unchanged in this window and click "Further".



6. You will then be prompted to create a shortcut to "Desktop". If you want to do this, then leave a tick next to the item "Create a shortcut on the desktop", otherwise delete it. After that press "Further".



7. The window that opens will display the basic installation settings based on the data you entered earlier. If something does not satisfy you and you want to make some changes, then click "Back" and make adjustments. If everything suits you, then click to start the installation process "Install".



8. The MaxLim Alarm Clock installation procedure is in progress.



9. After it is completed, a window will open indicating that the installation was successful. If you want the MaxLim Alarm Clock application to be launched immediately after closing the window "Installation Wizard", then in this case make sure that near the parameter "Start Alarm" the checkbox has been checked. Otherwise, it should be removed. Then press "Ready".



10. Following this, if at the final step of work in "Setup Wizard" you agreed to launch the program, the MaxLim Alarm Clock control window will open. First of all, you will need to specify the interface language. By default, it matches the language installed on your operating system. But just in case, make sure that next to the parameter "Select Language" the correct value has been set. Change it if necessary. Then click "OK".



11. After this, the MaxLim Alarm Clock application will be launched in the background, and its icon will appear in the tray. To open the settings window, right-click on this icon. Select from the drop-down list "Maximize window".



12. The program interface starts. To create a task, click on the plus sign icon "Add alarm".



13. The settings window opens. In the fields "Watch", "Minutes" And "Seconds" Set the time when you want the alarm to go off. Although seconds are indicated only for very specific tasks, and most users are satisfied only with the first two indicators.



14. After that, go to the block “Select days for notification”. By setting the switch, you can set it to trigger only once or daily by selecting the appropriate items. A light red indicator will be displayed near the active item, and a dark red indicator near other values.

    

    You can also set the switch to "Choose".

    

    A window opens where you can select individual days of the week on which the alarm will work. At the bottom of this window there is a group selection option:

    • 1-7 – all days of the week;
    • 1-5 – weekdays (Monday – Friday);
    • 6-7 – weekends (Saturday – Sunday).

    When you select one of these three values, the corresponding days of the week will be marked. But there is also the possibility of choosing each day separately. After the selection is made, click on the icon in the form of a check mark on a green background, which in this program plays the role of a button "OK".



15. To set a specific action that the program will perform when a specified time occurs, click on the field "Select action".

    

    A list of possible actions opens. Among them are the following:

    • Play the melody;
    • Issue a message;
    • Run file;
    • Restart the computer, etc.

    Since for the purpose of awakening a person, among the described options, only "Play melody", select it.



16. After this, a folder-shaped icon appears in the program interface to go to the selection of the melody that will be played. Click on it.



17. A typical file selection window opens. In it, move to the directory where the audio file with the melody you want to install is located. Once you select an object, press "Open".



18. After this, the path to the selected file will be displayed in the program window. Next, we move on to additional settings, consisting of three points at the very bottom of the window. Parameter "Smoothly rising sound" can be turned on or off, regardless of how the other two parameters are set. If this item is active, the volume of the melody will gradually increase when the alarm is activated. By default, the melody is played only once, but if you set the switch to "Repeat playback", then in the field opposite it you can indicate the number of times the music will be repeated. If you put the switch in position "Repeat endlessly", then the melody will be repeated until the user turns it off. The last option is by far the most effective for waking up a person.



19. After all the settings are set, you can preview the result by clicking on the icon "Run" in the shape of an arrow. If you are satisfied with everything, then click on the checkmark at the very bottom of the window.



20. After this, the alarm will be created and its entry will be displayed in the main MaxLim Alarm Clock window. In the same way, you can add more alarms, set for a different time or with other parameters. To add the next element, you need to click on the icon again "Add alarm" and continue to adhere to the instructions that have already been described above.

Method 2: Free Alarm Clock

The next third-party program we reviewed that can be used as an alarm clock is Free Alarm Clock.

1. The installation procedure for this application, with a few exceptions, almost completely corresponds to the MaxLim Alarm Clock installation algorithm. Therefore, we will not describe it further. After installation, run MaxLim Alarm Clock. The main application window will open. Oddly enough, by default the program already has one alarm clock, which is set for 9:00 on weekdays. Since we need to create our own alarm clock, we uncheck the box corresponding to this entry and click on the button "Add".



2. The creation window opens. In field "Time" Set the exact time in hours and minutes when the wake-up signal should be activated. If you want the task to be performed only once, then in the lower group of settings "Repeat" uncheck all the boxes. If you want the alarm to turn on on specific days of the week, then check the boxes next to the items that correspond to them. If you need it to work every day, then check all the boxes. In field "Inscription" you can give your own name to this alarm clock.



3. In field "Sound" You can select a melody from the list provided. This is an absolute advantage of this application over the previous one, where you had to select the music file yourself.

   

   If you are not satisfied with the choice of preset melodies and you want to set your own custom melody from a previously prepared file, then such an opportunity exists. To do this, click on the button "Review…".



4. A window opens "Sound Search". Go to the folder in which the music file is located, select it and click "Open".



5. After this, the file address will be added to the settings window field and its preliminary playback will start. Playback can be paused or started again by clicking the button to the right of the address field.



6. In the lower settings block, you can turn the sound on or off, activate its repetition until it is turned off manually, wake the computer from sleep mode and turn on the monitor by checking or unchecking the corresponding items. In the same block, by dragging the slider to the left or right, you can adjust the sound volume. After all the settings are specified, click "OK".



7. After this, the new alarm will be added to the main program window and will go off at the time you specified. If desired, you can add a virtually unlimited number of alarms, set to different times. To move on to creating the next entry, press again "Add" and perform actions according to the algorithm indicated above.

Method 3: “Task Scheduler”

But the problem can be solved using the built-in tool of the operating system, which is called "Task Scheduler". This is not as simple as using third-party programs, but it does not require installing any additional software.

1. To go to "Task Scheduler" click the button "Start". Go to "Control Panel".



2. Next, click on the inscription "System and safety".



3. Go to section "Administration".



4. In the list of utilities, select "Task Scheduler".



5. The shell starts "Task Scheduler". Click on the item “Create a simple task...”.



6. Starts "Simple Task Wizard" In chapter "Create a simple task". In field "Name" Enter any name by which you will identify this task. For example, you can specify this:



7. The section opens "Trigger". Here, by installing a radio button near the corresponding items, you need to indicate the frequency of activation:
   • Daily;
   • One time;
   • Weekly;
   • When starting the computer, etc.

   For our purpose, the following points are most suitable "Daily" And "One time", depending on whether you want to run the alarm every day or just once. Make a choice and click "Further".



8. After this, a subsection opens in which you need to specify the start date and time of the task. In field "Begin" specify the date and time of first activation, and then click "Further".



9. Then the section opens "Action". Set the radio button to position "Run the program" and press "Further".



10. A subsection opens "Running the program". Click on the button "Review…".



11. The file selection shell opens. Navigate to where the audio file with the ringtone you want to install is located. Select this file and click "Open".



12. Once the path to the selected file is displayed in the area "Program or script", click "Further".



13. Then the section opens "Finish". It provides summary information about the generated task based on the data entered by the user. If you need to fix something, click "Back". If everything suits you, check the box next to the parameter "Open the Properties window after clicking Finish" and click "Ready".



14. The properties window opens. Move to section "Conditions". Check the box next to the item "Wake up the computer to perform a task" and press "OK". Now the alarm will turn on even if the PC is in sleep mode.



15. If you need to edit or delete an alarm, then in the left area of ​​the main window "Task Scheduler" click on "Task Scheduler Library". In the central part of the shell, select the name of the task you created and highlight it. On the right side, depending on whether you want to edit or delete a task, click on the item "Properties" or "Delete".

If desired, an alarm clock in Windows 7 can be created using the built-in tool of the operating system - "Task Scheduler". But it’s easier to solve this problem by installing third-party specialized applications. In addition, as a rule, they have wider functionality for setting alarms.

For some people, getting up in the morning is a very difficult task. It’s good when you don’t need to rush anywhere, but if you are afraid of being late for work and still need to take your child to kindergarten or school, then setting an alarm clock will definitely not be a bad idea for you. For this purpose, many people use a mobile phone, some use a watch. But let's look at another option - how to set an alarm clock on your computer.

Turn on an alarm clock on your computer can be done in two ways: using standard utilities and programs installed on the laptop. In this article we will look at both.

Windows Task Scheduler

Go to the Start menu and write in the search bar "Task Scheduler". When the program is found, click on it. You can also open the Task Scheduler as follows: “Start” – “Control Panel” – “Administration” – “Task Scheduler”.

The task scheduler opens, click on it "Create a simple task".

Since we are creating an alarm clock, in the “Name” line we write “Alarm clock”. You can write anything in the description. Click "Next".

Now you need to specify the alarm mode by placing a marker. Click "Next".

Now we set the alarm time: what day to start, what time to go off. Click "Next".

Place a marker next to the action "Run the program". Click "Next".

Click on the “Browse” button and select the file that we will play under – it can be music or video. Click "Next".

In the next window, look through all the parameters we have configured and check the box next to "Open Properties window". Click "Finish".

In the Properties window, you can view and change settings on each tab. Go to the “Conditions” tab and check the box "Wake up the computer to perform a task". Click "OK".

It should be noted that after the first alarm goes off, it appears on the tab "Active tasks"(you can expand it using the small triangle on the right) in the general list of tasks.

Click on the “Alarm clock” task twice with the right mouse button and go to viewing the properties of the alarm clock. Here, in the menu displayed on the right, you can “Disable” or “Delete” the alarm clock. By clicking on the “Properties” tab, you can change the alarm settings.

Now, in order for the alarm to go off, you need to leave the computer in “Sleep” or “Hibernation” mode, but do not turn it off. Check whether the alarm will work in this case and wake the computer from sleep mode. If everything works, feel free to install it in the morning and be sure that it will work.

To set the desired mode on your laptop, go to “Start” - "Control Panel" – "Power supply". Next to your work plan, click on the link "Setting up a power plan".

Now we choose when the computer will go into sleep mode. Save the changes.

Free Alarm Clock Program

The Free Alarm Clock program (download Free Alarm Clock) allows you to set an alarm clock, you can download it for free and it is designed for the Windows operating system.

We launch the program after installation on the computer. The buttons at the top allow you to add an alarm clock, delete it, change parameters, or clone an existing alarm clock with all the configured parameters.

Click "Add". In the next window we set the alarm time, days, write the inscription that will be displayed on the screen when it goes off. By clicking on the "Browse" button, you can select the file that will be played. Then check the boxes next to the required parameters. It should be noted that changing the alarm volume in the program does not change the system volume in any way. Click "OK".

The configured alarm clock appears in the list.

On the “Options” tab, you can make some settings: set the time for snoozing the alarm, the playback duration, or so that the alarm appears on top of running windows.

That's all, after just a couple of clicks, you have set up an alarm clock.

Choose one of the methods and turn on the alarm on your computer. Now you can be sure that even if your phone dies and you simply don’t have a watch, you have another device in stock that won’t let you oversleep in the morning!