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Why The Windows 95 Startup Sound Stays Forever

Who doesn't remember the Windows 95 startup sound? A real treat for the ears. Or the Minecraft soundtrack from the very first versions of the game? Even your parents have probably heard it. The ...
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Microsoft's Windows 95 startup sound has been immortalized in the Library of Congress

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 ...
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Brian Eno’s Windows 95 start-up sound just got preserved forever in the US Library of Congress

“These are the sounds of America – our wide-ranging history and culture,” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden explained, to The Washington Post. “The National Recording Registry is our evolving ...
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The Windows 95 start-up sound and the Minecraft soundtrack have been added to the US Library of Congress list of nationally significant recordings

Windows The new Windows 11 Insider release has a weird bug where it plays the Windows Vista start-up music instead of the current one Windows Microsoft has fixed the only Windows bug I've ever liked: ...
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Iconic Windows 95 startup chime added to National Recording Registry

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Library of Congress announced this year’s 25 selections to add ...