The Windows Vista boot sound appears in the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build. The Windows Vista boot sound appears in the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build. is a senior editor and author of ...

When it comes to PC startup sounds, none are quite as iconic as the original Windows 95 startup tune. This class 6-second jingle meant much more than just "your PC is ready." It was an exciting ...

Fast Startup can also prevent you from shutting down your PC. If the system fails to power off and instead sends you back to ...

Here’s a hack you may want to look at. A Windows computer, typically, takes anywhere between 10 and 20 seconds to start up ...

If you’ve heard sounds from 20 years ago coming out of your PC when it starts up, it’s not haunted. Well, probably not. (I’m not in front of your computer and I’m not Egon Spengler, so I can’t say for ...

Customizing your Windows sound schemes can significantly enhance your user experience, especially if you're tired of the default sounds. Here’s how you can install and enjoy some of the best custom ...

From corrupted system files and outdated drivers to too many startup programs and slow hardware, various factors can cause your computer to take longer to start up. Aside from getting an SSD, enabling ...

There are various reasons why Windows does not start. The first assumption is a defect in the boot environment that prevents the system from starting. However, causes can also be a defective file ...