The Windows 10 startup sound comes from Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system, released in 2015. Its short, airy chime became widely recognized through everyday computer use, then spread into memes, boot sequence parodies and nostalgic tech compilations on video platforms. People still use it because it immediately reads as a computer turning on, but it also carries a calm, polished feel that suits intros and reveal moments. It is often paired with older PC sounds such as the Windows XP Error for contrast or retro tech jokes.
About this sound
The familiar Windows 10 startup chime, used in boot-up edits, tech memes, nostalgic intros and videos about computers turning on.
This clip is the short Windows 10 startup sound, a clean digital chime associated with a PC powering on. It starts softly, then blooms into a bright, polished tone that feels modern, calm and instantly recognizable to anyone who has used a Windows computer. Because it is brief and clear, creators use it to signal a fresh start, a successful launch or the moment something wakes up. The sound gives videos a techy, nostalgic mood without overwhelming dialogue or other audio.
