Ars Technica

A new kind of Windows Startup sound for a new millenium

Today's stupid tech moment of the day:<BR><BR>I was working on a user's machine for a few minutes and couldn't help but notice that the floppy drive kept being accessed for pretty much every window ...
Windows Central

Windows startup sounds broken down in-depth by audio experts

Windows XP's orchestral jingle and more are covered in-depth during the latest episode of the Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
Windows Central

How to enable or disable fast startup on Windows 11

If you notice boot problems, fast startup may be the feature to blame — here are the steps to disable (or enable) it on Windows 11. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...
PC Gamer

The new Windows 11 Insider release has a weird bug where it plays the Windows Vista start-up music instead of the current one

To anyone who's really into PCs and is happy to use beta software all the time, news that the latest version of Windows 11 Insider build has a wee bug in it will barely raise an eyebrow. I'm one such ...
Ars Technica

"Upgrading" from Windows Millenium to Windows 2k.

Specifically - HOW!??!?!<BR><BR>I can't find my 98 CD, so I was forced to install from my Millenium disc. I can't just install 2K straight up because for some retarded reason it refuses to recognize ...