Windows XP was Microsoft's operating system released in 2001, and its startup sound played as the system loaded, becoming one of the most recognised sounds from early desktop computing. As XP machines became common in homes, schools and offices, the chime became tied to memories of family computers, early internet use and first experiences with games and messaging. Years after support ended, clips of the sound spread through memes, reaction videos and retro edits, where it now works as instant shorthand for the 2000s and for a simpler, slower era of technology.
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The classic Windows XP startup sound, a short rising chime from when the system booted up. Creators use it for nostalgia, retro tech jokes and throwback edits.
This is the brief startup chime that greeted Windows XP users as their computer finished booting, a smooth, rising four-note melody that feels warm, polished and instantly familiar. It lasts only a fraction of a second in this clip, yet the gentle swell and soft electronic tone carry a whole era of desktop computing with them. Hearing it tends to trigger a quick wave of nostalgia, making viewers smile, remember old PCs and dial-up days, and feel that the video that follows is about to be playful, retro or self-aware.
