The Verge

Microsoft accidentally swapped Windows 11’s startup sound with Vista’s

The Windows Vista boot sound appears in the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build. The Windows Vista boot sound appears in the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build. is a senior editor and author of ...
PC Magazine

Some Windows 11 Users Are Hearing an 18-Year-Old Startup Noise

Some Windows 11 Users Are Hearing an 18-Year-Old Startup Noise Those running the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview are treated to the Vista startup sound. Microsoft has confirmed it is a bug, rather ...
PC Gamer

Microsoft has fixed the only Windows bug I've ever liked: the Vista startup sound 'unexpectedly' playing on Win 11 machines

SSDs This neat Windows registry trick boosts NVMe SSD performance up to 80% but it's only officially available for enterprise users Windows Windows 3.1 included a red and yellow 'Hot Dog Stand' color ...
CNET

Microsoft Accidentally Replaces Windows 11 Startup Sound With Vista Chime

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...