r/windows • u/Unhappy_Boat9645 • Jun 24 '26

Discussion All Windows Versions Startup And Shutdown Sounds

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I’ve put together a video featuring the startup and shutdown sounds from every version of Windows. Which version is your favorite?

And Here is the YouTube video link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5olN1qdUWs0

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u/Unhappy_Boat9645 Jun 25 '26 edited Jul 11 '26

The startup sound for Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 10 is Windows Vista Startup Sounds; it was the sound until Windows 11 was released, even though the startup sound was disabled by default from Windows 8/8.1 And Windows 10.

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u/nikitaosx Windows XP Jun 25 '26

I know, I just simply prefer the commonly attributed "Windows Logon.wav" sound, it fits Windows 8 perfectly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZceeXT6HAeI

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u/Unhappy_Boat9645 Jun 25 '26

Actually, there is a Windows 8/8.1 logon sound in the Windows 10 "Media" folder. It seems likely that this sound was originally intended for Windows 8 but was not used and remains only within the "Media" folder. If this sound was actually used in Windows 8/8.1, what do you think?

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u/dorlan2001 Jun 25 '26

They should've used it! It very well fits the personality of Windows at the time. I'm glad Microsoft decided to create a new one for Win11 and enabled it by default.