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

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June 16, 2025, 9:25 AM

• •Microsoft mistakenly replaced the Windows 11 boot sound with the Windows Vista startup chime in the latest Dev Channel build.
• •Testers noticed the issue after the release of the latest Dev Channel build.
• •Microsoft acknowledged the mistake and is working on a fix.
• •The change was likely a bug, though one insider joked about intentionally causing it.

The latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build mistakenly included the Windows Vista boot sound, causing nostalgia for some users. The issue was quickly identified after testers noticed the change shortly after the build's release. Microsoft acknowledged the error and is working on a fix, with a member of the Windows Insider team joking about the unintentional blast from the past. This unexpected change sparked amusement and confusion within the Windows community.

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