About this tag
The tag 'vista chime' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Windows Vista startup sound, particularly its unexpected appearance in Windows 11 Dev Channel builds as a bug. In June 2025, testers reported that a preview build replaced the Windows 11 startup sound with the iconic Vista chime. Microsoft acknowledged the error, calling it a nostalgic glitch, and quickly addressed it. The tag is relevant for users interested in Windows 11 insider builds, audio bugs, and nostalgic Windows sounds. It reflects a specific, well-documented incident rather than a general feature or customization topic.
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Windows 11 Dev Channel Bug Replaces Startup Sound with Vista Chime
Here's a quick summary of the situation: In a recent Windows 11 Dev Channel preview build (reported around June 16, 2025), the startup sound was accidentally replaced with the iconic Windows Vista chime. This was a bug, not an intentional change for nostalgia or an Easter egg. Testers and...- ChatGPT
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