Simple Reminder System with Alarm Notification using VB.Net
Simple Reminder System with Alarm Notification using VB.Net.
This simple reminder system with alarm notification is created for people who wants to have their own stand-alone based reminder system to their laptops or desktop computers.
The system is great especially it has features where it hides on your task bar without disturbing you.
Features are the following:
- Add Reminder and set your desired Date
- Update your added Reminder
- Delete your added Reminder
- List of your Reminder added to system
- Alarm Notifcation with Alarm Default Sound
- You can snooze your alarm if it buzzes
The system software requirements needed for this system to run on your unit are the following:
- Microsoft Visual Studio – for the workspace of the system
- XAMPP – for database configuration and use
The system hardware requirements needed for this system to run on your unit are the following:
- Intel Core i3 or later
- 2GB RAM or higher
- 500GB HDD or higher
For questions or any other concerns or thesis/capstone creation with documentation, you can contact me through the following:
RAR Extraction Password:
luffypirates
Database Name:
omrreminderdb.sql
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/kirk.lavapiez
Contact No.: +639771069640
Ian Hero L. Lavapiez
BSIT Graduate, soon to be MIT.
System Analyst and Developer
To download the source code, click here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does this VB.NET project work?
Built with VB.NET WinForms (.NET Framework 4.5+) and SQL Server backend. Standard structure: Form designer to code-behind event handlers to ADO.NET data access layer to SQL Server. Login form for auth. Ready to extend for BSIT capstone scope.
What Visual Studio and SQL Server versions does this VB.NET project require?
Most projects use VB.NET WinForms on .NET Framework 4.5+ with SQL Server 2012 Express or higher. To run: install Visual Studio 2019 / 2022 (Community is free) with the ‘Desktop development with .NET’ workload, install SQL Server Express + SSMS, open the .sln file, build, run.
How do I set up the database for this VB.NET project?
Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server (e.g. localhost\SQLEXPRESS). Right-click Databases, choose Restore Database OR New Database then import the included .sql script. Update the connection string in App.config (or in code-behind Module) with your server name + credentials. Rebuild and run.
Can I use this VB.NET project for a BSIT capstone or thesis?
Yes, VB.NET is one of the most accepted languages by Philippine BSIT panels. Extend it: add role-based access (admin/staff/customer login redirect), Crystal Reports or RDLC reports, dashboards with Chart control, audit log, multi-branch support. Pair with Chapter 1-5 documentation matching your panel’s rubric.
Why am I getting ‘connection error’ or ‘cannot find SQL Server’?
Three common VB.NET issues: (1) Connection error: SQL Server isn’t running. Open SQL Server Configuration Manager and verify SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS) service is started. (2) Wrong server name in connection string. Try .\SQLEXPRESS, (local)\SQLEXPRESS, or your machine name. (3) Login failed: SQL Server is set to ‘Windows-only’ authentication. Switch to Mixed Mode in SSMS Server Properties, Security.
Where can I find more VB.NET projects with source code?
Browse the VB.NET Projects hub for the full library. For C# WinForms alternatives see C# Projects. For ASP.NET web alternatives see ASP.NET Projects. For BSIT capstone idea lists see 150 Best Capstone Project Ideas.