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May 11, 2021 09:38 EDT Remember there was a time before Windows 10 when starting up our computers meant hearing an iconic Windows Startup sound that all of us associated with Windows or looking at our desktop screens? You could be at a bar, and if the Windows Start chime played, you would always think that someone just started their computer. Well, sadly, the sound existed on Windows 7 and versions older than that. However, the best thing is that the chime wasn’t exactly removed. The newer versions had the sound disabled, but you can turn it back on if you want. In just a few steps, I ...
Source: Windows Central On Windows 7 and older versions, the system played a sound every time you started the computer, but since Windows 8.x and Windows 10, the chime has not been part of the experience. However, Microsoft did not remove the option. Instead, it disabled it on new installations. This means that if you are the nostalgic type, you can still enable the Windows Startup sound from the "Sounds" settings. In this Windows 10 guide, we will walk you through the steps to enable or disable the option to play the Windows Startup sound on your device.
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