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Why Windows Got Rid of Startup Sounds

Twenty Thousand Hertz

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Windows a Start Up Sound

In two thousand five lap tops out sold desk top pcs for the first time ever. With lapt s, computer usage became more casual. It was something you might do on the couch, in a cafe or even in bed. When they did a full reboot, it was much faster than it was before. So booting up didn't really need a big fanfare. And then he had an experience that drove this idea home.

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