Computer speaks to you

David Bailey

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I figured I would put this here since it is "software".

See this link:

Make your Computer Welcome You

I tried it on my computer & it works.
I changed "PC" to "computer".

It speaks after all the icons & stuff have loaded.

SAVE your present sound scheme in case it over-rides it.
 
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    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
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    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
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    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
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    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
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This setup won't work well for me because I normally leave my laptop in sleep mode and only rarely start it from scratch. However, i was able to set up a task to make it happen after I unlock my computer instead.


First, save the script in an accessible place, like your local documents folder.
Open Task Scheduler and create a new task.
General Tab - give it a name; select "run only when user is logged in"; select "run with highest privileges".
Triggers Tab - Create a new trigger, "on workstation unlock"; specific user = you; select "enabled".
Actions Tab - Select "Start a program/script"; Browse to your script to select script to run.
Conditions Tab - Uncheck "start only on AC" if desired.
The remaining tabs can be left alone.

Save and close out task scheduler.

Now when you unlock your PC the script should speak. I have mine saying "Greetings Michael, I am ready to do your bidding".
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 consumer 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M5 481PT-6644
    CPU
    Intel Core I5
    Memory
    6 GB
    Hard Drives
    Spinning/SSD hybrid 500GB/20GB
    Mouse
    ELAN Trackpad
    Internet Speed
    18mbs/5mbs
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Nice variation. :thumb:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
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    Opera 24.0
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    Avast Internet Security
Is there a way to make that happen after a user logs in ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-3770K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" 24"
    Hard Drives
    1 TB WD
    PSU
    550w
Is there a way to make that happen after a user logs in ?

There is only one user on my computer.Me.

I log in automatically without having to type in my password.
After the icons load it speaks to me.

If there was more than one user, I suppose it would work on the account the vbs was added to the Start folder.
After another user logged on, I don't know.

Maybe once they logged on the vbs could be added to their Start folder.

You could test it that way.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
    Model 2
    Extended Model 2
    Stepping 0
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    Browser
    Opera 24.0
    Antivirus
    Avast Internet Security
Is there a way to make that happen after a user logs in ?

If you look at the task trigger selection list there is one for "at user logon". Note that the PC is still logged in when it is in sleep, so this would not work when waking from sleep mode.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 consumer 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M5 481PT-6644
    CPU
    Intel Core I5
    Memory
    6 GB
    Hard Drives
    Spinning/SSD hybrid 500GB/20GB
    Mouse
    ELAN Trackpad
    Internet Speed
    18mbs/5mbs
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Is there a way to make that happen after a user logs in ?

If you look at the task trigger selection list there is one for "at user logon". Note that the PC is still logged in when it is in sleep, so this would not work when waking from sleep mode.

Your idea is better than mine. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
    Model 2
    Extended Model 2
    Stepping 0
    Revision ON-C0
    Instruction
    Browser
    Opera 24.0
    Antivirus
    Avast Internet Security
I tried the new task at log on.
It worked.
After I logged out, I logged in.(I should have thought of that before)

After logging back in it took about 9 seconds for it to speak.

For the location of the vbs I first used- ....\Startup\Welcome.vbs

When I logged back in an error message appeared saying the vbs couldn't be found.
I closed the error message & after a few seconds it spoke.

I edited the location to just- .......\Startup

After logging back in, no error message & it spoke.

Some pictures:

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I'm not the brightest bulb on the tree, so if I made a mistake, let me know.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
    Model 2
    Extended Model 2
    Stepping 0
    Revision ON-C0
    Instruction
    Browser
    Opera 24.0
    Antivirus
    Avast Internet Security
It works on my acct. Now to change the voice to sexy she-devil.
Now to put a message on wifes acct.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-3770K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" 24"
    Hard Drives
    1 TB WD
    PSU
    550w
It works on my acct. Now to change the voice to sexy she-devil.
Now to put a message on wifes acct.

LOL...man I had to try this, and I too like OP (David Bailey) do not utilize a password to login.
Pretty neat, thanks for some entertainment.

Can you change the voice..........lol?

Dim speaks, speech
speaks="Welcome to your computer, Glenn"
Set speech=CreateObject("sapi.spvoice")--------------->EDIT HERE??
speech.Speak speaks
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro Media Center X 64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus K55A
    CPU
    Intel i5 3rd Generation
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 (WXGA)
When my wife logs in she hears "Welcome back baby, I missed your fingers massaging my keyboard"
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-3770K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" 24"
    Hard Drives
    1 TB WD
    PSU
    550w
You can change the voice - search for "text to speech settings". I made it the english lady, just to class things up a bit. If you make the voice speed slow she sounds drunk (so much for class). :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 consumer 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M5 481PT-6644
    CPU
    Intel Core I5
    Memory
    6 GB
    Hard Drives
    Spinning/SSD hybrid 500GB/20GB
    Mouse
    ELAN Trackpad
    Internet Speed
    18mbs/5mbs
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
pcRat & mikeytg,

Thanks gents....great stuff...:cool:;)

http://www.eightforums.com/sound-audio/23135-text-speech-engine-not-working.html

I was not even aware of this feature...my text to speech engine is working properly...I just copied/pasted the above link for 'Control Panel' settings, and now have 'Hazel----->female from UK'...IMHO much easier on the soul...as you make mention, when 'slowing down speech' it definitely sounds like she was sitting in a pub engaging in many libations...LOL
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro Media Center X 64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus K55A
    CPU
    Intel i5 3rd Generation
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 (WXGA)
Make it useful

I added the date and time to make it useful.

Code:
Dim speaks, speech, mydate, mytime
mydate = FormatDateTime(Date,1)
mytime = FormatDateTime(Time,4)
speaks="Good day you hoser. Today is " + mydate +". " + "It is " + mytime
Set speech=CreateObject("sapi.spvoice")
speech.Speak speaks
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 consumer 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M5 481PT-6644
    CPU
    Intel Core I5
    Memory
    6 GB
    Hard Drives
    Spinning/SSD hybrid 500GB/20GB
    Mouse
    ELAN Trackpad
    Internet Speed
    18mbs/5mbs
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
I added the date and time to make it useful.

Code:
Dim speaks, speech, mydate, mytime
mydate = FormatDateTime(Date,1)
mytime = FormatDateTime(Time,4)
speaks="Good day you hoser. Today is " + mydate +". " + "It is " + mytime
Set speech=CreateObject("sapi.spvoice")
speech.Speak speaks

Another good variation.:)
I wish I could write code.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
    Model 2
    Extended Model 2
    Stepping 0
    Revision ON-C0
    Instruction
    Browser
    Opera 24.0
    Antivirus
    Avast Internet Security
I added the date and time to make it useful.

Code:
Dim speaks, speech, mydate, mytime
mydate = FormatDateTime(Date,1)
mytime = FormatDateTime(Time,4)
speaks="Good day you hoser. Today is " + mydate +". " + "It is " + mytime
Set speech=CreateObject("sapi.spvoice")
speech.Speak speaks

Another good variation.:)
I wish I could write code.

Thanks. I too wish I could write code, but will give this a go...thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro Media Center X 64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus K55A
    CPU
    Intel i5 3rd Generation
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 (WXGA)
Thanks. I too wish I could write code, but will give this a go...thanks!

I hacked this together using the original script and google what you want like "vbscript convert date to string". That and lots of tries got it working.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 consumer 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M5 481PT-6644
    CPU
    Intel Core I5
    Memory
    6 GB
    Hard Drives
    Spinning/SSD hybrid 500GB/20GB
    Mouse
    ELAN Trackpad
    Internet Speed
    18mbs/5mbs
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Why dont you just get voxcommando? This would be extremely easy to do and you would be able to further this by being able to speak back to the computer.

Voxcommando.com

Mail me if you like this idea and im more than happy to help with setup
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
Why don't you just get voxcommando? This would be extremely easy to do and you would be able to further this by being able to speak back to the computer.

Voxcommando.com

Mail me if you like this idea and I'm more than happy to help with setup

Sounds like a good program. :)

It's good of you to offer help with setup.:cool:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
    Model 2
    Extended Model 2
    Stepping 0
    Revision ON-C0
    Instruction
    Browser
    Opera 24.0
    Antivirus
    Avast Internet Security
Why don't you just get voxcommando? This would be extremely easy to do and you would be able to further this by being able to speak back to the computer.

Voxcommando.com

Mail me if you like this idea and I'm more than happy to help with setup

Sounds like a good program. :)

It's good of you to offer help with setup.:cool:

Is extremely simple software to use, and you can make it as simple or complex as you like.

For example, I have one command which simply says hello. (Easy)

However I also have another command which will interact with my home automation system and turn lights on/off, activates alarms and controls my AV system.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
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