Microsoft developed this chime during the long test period for Windows Vista, the successor to Windows XP known for its glassy Aero interface. The Beta 2 build circulated among testers before Vista's final release, and its startup sound differed slightly from the retail version that shipped to the public. As retro computing clips spread on YouTube and soundboards, this beta variant became a niche favourite for collectors comparing every Windows startup. It remains popular in nostalgia edits, fake system boots, and goofy Windows memes where an instantly recognisable PC sound is needed.
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Windows Vista beta 2 startup sound effect, the short orchestral chime from the 2008 test build, used for retro PC, nostalgia and boot up memes.
This is the startup chime heard when the Windows Vista Beta 2 test build boots up, a brief orchestral flourish lasting just over four seconds. It opens with soft strings and harp tones that swell into a bright, airy finish, giving the login moment a polished and slightly dreamy feel. The Beta 2 version sounds lighter and more drawn out than the final release chime that most people remember. Listeners instantly associate it with mid 2000s PCs, glassy Aero visuals, and waiting for a desktop to load, which makes it perfect for evoking nostalgia or a calm system awakening.
