The Windows XP startup sound comes from Microsoft's Windows XP operating system, released in 2001. Because XP became one of the most widely used desktop systems of its era, the chime stayed in people's memories long after the OS faded from everyday use. It later spread through YouTube, TikTok and meme edits as a quick audio shortcut for old-school computing, school computer labs and early-2000s internet culture. It still works because a few notes immediately tell viewers exactly what kind of nostalgic scene they are watching.
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The iconic Windows XP startup chime from Microsoft's 2001 operating system, often used in memes, nostalgia edits and retro computer jokes.
This clip is the familiar startup chime that plays when Windows XP boots up. It is short, bright and polished, with a calm digital swell that instantly signals an old desktop computer coming to life. Even though it lasts only a few seconds, it carries a strong early-2000s feel that many listeners recognize right away. In videos, it usually creates a nostalgic, retro-tech mood or acts as a punchline when someone reveals an ancient PC, logs in dramatically or references classic internet culture.
