Microsoft brings back the Windows Vista startup sound

As Microsoft continues to work on updating its operating system, it is likely that we will see more changes and corrections in the future.

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The Windows 11 build 27898, released earlier this week, brings a series of necessary changes, such as smaller buttons on the taskbar, Quick Machine Recovery, and various improvements throughout the operating system. However, it also presents some known issues, one of which is particularly noteworthy: the return of the old Windows Vista startup sound.

This is not the first incident of this type, as a couple of weeks ago, the error appeared for the first time in two development and beta versions, generating conspiracy theories among Windows Insider users about the possible restoration of this Windows Vista element. Microsoft denied these claims, explaining that it was simply a curious error, and later tried to fix it, although without success.

Microsoft may remove it again

A new preliminary update restored the modern Windows 11 startup sound from 2021, but now, with the release of a new version in the Canary channel, the Windows Vista startup sound has reappeared.

Brandon LeBlanc, on his X account, commented on this topic, suggesting that users enjoy the classic bell sound while it’s still available, as, according to him, it won’t stay in Windows 11 and will likely be fixed in the next update. Windows fans are debating the possible existence of this startup sound and its meaning, although for now, it’s just a curious error in build 27898.

The fix simply didn't make the build as it flows in from other branches. It's on its way up now.

— Brandon LeBlanc (@brandonleblanc) July 11, 2025

In addition to this error, build 27898 also presents issues with File Explorer, Settings, and Remote Desktop, indicating that there’s still work to be done in stabilizing this version of Windows 11.