Three ways to set an alarm on a Windows 10 computer

Many modern people have a busy, busy schedule, so they get up very early to get things done. An alarm clock is a permanent assistant in this difficult task. There is such a function on every phone, but what if the smartphone is not at hand, but there is only a computer? In this article we will talk about how to set an alarm on a computer with Windows 10. Although it’s worth mentioning right away that the instruction will be suitable for other versions of the Microsoft operating system.

How to set an alarm on a computer with Windows 10?

So, we proceed directly to the consideration of various ways to set an alarm. Out of the set, there are only three:

• specialized third-party software;
• special function in the AIMP player;
• "Task Scheduler" in Windows 10.

Let's consider each method in more detail.

Method 1: using the program Free Alarm Clock

Most PC users are likely to focus on this method, because Free Alarm Clock is a lightweight program with a simple and intuitive interface. There is nothing superfluous in it, so it will be difficult to get confused in the implementation of the task.

Before setting an alarm on a computer with Windows 10, you need to download and install this application. When the task is completed, go to the instructions.

1. Running the program, you will see that it already has one alarm set at 9:00. In most cases, this time is not suitable for many, so we delete it by clicking once in time. Select it, then click on the "Delete" button, which is located on the top panel.
2. Now there are no alarms at all. To add a new wake-up time on the same top panel, click on the "Add" button.

Once you do this, an alarm creation window will appear:

1. First set the time when he will have to ring.
2. Then select the days of the week on which it will trigger.
3. In the "Caption" field, specify the text that will appear when it is triggered.
4. Below you can turn on or off the display of text.
5. You can also choose the sound of the alarm from the proposed ones. By the way, there is a button nearby for listening to it.
6. You can also select a song by clicking the "Browse" button and selecting a track in the "Explorer".
7. Using the control, you can change the sound volume.
8. As a result, it remains to press the "OK" button to create a new alarm clock.

Immediately after this, the window closes. In the main menu of the program you will watch the newly created alarm clock.

Method 2: Using AIMP

Most users know AIMP as a player. Few people know that it has the function we need. How to set an alarm clock and its clock in AIMP player?

1. Run the program and click on the button in the form of a clock, which is located on the top panel.
2. In the new window, go to the "Alarm" tab.
3. Check the box next to "Enable alarm."
4. Next, select the playing time.
5. Now you need to specify the music that will play.
6. It remains to set the sound volume and press the "OK" button.

Method 3: using the "Task Scheduler"

If you do not want to install special programs on your computer, this method is for you. To set an alarm in Windows, do the following:

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click on the "All Applications" button.
3. In the list that appears, find the "Task Scheduler" program.
4. In the pop-up window on the right panel, find the line “Create a simple task” and select it.
5. The Creation Tasks Wizard opens, in which you enter the name of the task. Enter "Alarm" and click "Next."
6. Now indicate at what interval the task will be completed.
7. Specify the time when the alarm will sound. You can also select the repetition rate.
8. In the "Actions" select "Run the program" and click "Next".
9. Now you need to select the audio file by clicking the "Browse" button.

At the last stage, you will be shown all your choices. Check them out and if everything matches, click "Finish." Alarm clock set.

Conclusion

So we looked at all the ways to set an alarm on a computer with Windows 10. All of the above methods are quite effective. The methodology for their use is different, but this is for the better - so you can choose a more suitable option for yourself.