Update on the Windows Vista Start-up Sound

Windows Vista Start-up sound was designed to move beyond the boundaries of a basic audio alert, reflecting the operational status of the system. As an embedded sound, it has a core concept of a trademark segment of media, initializing, personalizing and reflecting the Windows Vista brand and Experience.

In this regard, following a conversation between former Microsoft PR agent Robert Scoble and Steve Ball - group program manager for the Windows Audio Video Excellence team - the news broke out that the Redmond Company would not provide an option to mute the Windows Vista Start-up sound.

Well, this is not the case anymore as Nick White, Microsoft Product Manager revealed on the Windows Vista Team Blog: "we heard you loud and clear when it came to discussing our plans to include a default start-up sound that plays as you boot-up Windows Vista: you said you wanted to have the opportunity to mute it if and when you felt it necessary. Your collective voice truly made a difference in this matter, as we've incorporated a way for users to turn off the start-up sound when it's more appropriate to boot silently -- be it when you're mobile, at home or in the office."