The original chime comes from Microsoft Windows XP, the operating system released in 2001, where a short melodic startup sound welcomed users when the computer booted. Online, creators began distorting familiar sounds into extremely loud, clipped versions, a style known as earrape, and the Windows XP version became a popular example because almost everyone recognised the melody instantly. It spread through meme videos, soundboards and short-form edits, where its sudden volume works as a joke in itself, and it remains in use as nostalgic shorthand for old computers and chaotic humour.
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The distorted Windows XP startup chime played at maximum volume, used as a loud joke sound effect for edits, pranks and reaction videos online.
This clip takes the familiar Windows XP startup melody and pushes it far beyond comfortable listening level, so the soft chime becomes a harsh, buzzing blast of distorted sound. The notes are still recognisable underneath the clipping and crackle, which is part of the joke, because listeners expect a gentle welcome sound and instead get an ear-splitting burst. Played at full volume it feels sudden, chaotic and deliberately obnoxious, making it ideal for cutting into a video at the moment something goes wrong or a joke lands too hard. The shock is brief, lasting just under five seconds, but it leaves a strong comic punch.
