Windows 11 beta builds have a bug that swaps the startup sound with Vista's. Brandon LeBlanc confirmed the bug and clarified it wasn't intentional.

Whether bug or reminiscence – the Windows Vista sound is currently fighting for his comeback. Microsoft accidentally has the ...

Windows 11 Build 27898 brings back the Windows Vista startup sound due to a bug. Enjoy the nostalgia while it lasts.

Microsoft patches Vista startup-sound bug before it hits Windows 11 production and won't let you change the boot sound ...

Whaddaya mean you don't recognise it? It's the Windows 95 start-up sound, and it's recently been added to the US Library of Congress list of nationally significant recordings.

Microsoft has mistakenly replaced its Windows 11 boot sound with the chime from Vista. It’s a bug that will be fixed in the latest preview builds of the OS.

Those running the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview are treated to the Vista startup sound. Microsoft has confirmed it is a bug, rather than an easter egg.

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build has unexpectedly brought back the Windows Vista startup sound, replacing the usual Windows 11 chime.

Iconic Windows 95 startup chime added to National Recording Registry The familiar Microsoft sound was composed by ambient music pioneer Brian Eno. By Andrew Paul Published Apr 10, 2025 1:27 PM EDT ...

The reboot sound for Microsoft’s Windows 95 operating system was composed by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and producer Brian Eno. They're in pretty incredible company.

Microsoft has temporarily transported users back to 2007 this week when the company mistakenly swapped Windows 11's familiar startup chime with the iconic Windows Vista boot sound.