Windows 11 Build 27898: A Blend of New Features and Nostalgia
This week, Microsoft introduced Windows 11 build 27898, which comes packed with several noteworthy enhancements. Among the updates are compact taskbar buttons and Quick Machine Recovery, aimed at optimizing user experience across the system. However, as is often the case with early builds, a number of bugs have also been identified, including a rather amusing one—the return of the classic Windows Vista startup sound.
Deja Vu: The Vista Chime Strikes Again
Fans of nostalgia may find this sound oddly familiar, as Microsoft has previously rolled out Windows 11 preview builds featuring the Windows Vista startup chime. Just weeks ago, this quirky bug emerged in recent Dev and Beta builds, igniting a wave of speculation among Windows Insiders. Some even suggested that this revival was linked to the launch of macOS 26, with its striking Liquid Glass redesign. Microsoft quickly dismissed these theories, clarifying that it was simply an amusing glitch, though their efforts to rectify the issue were initially unsuccessful. Eventually, another preview update restored the modern Windows 11 startup sound.
Current Status: The Return of the Vista Sound
With the new build available in the Canary Channel, users are once again greeted by the nostalgic Vista chime, prompting questions regarding its unexpected reappearance. In response to this curiosity, Microsoft’s Brandon LeBlanc shared an update via Twitter:
The fix simply didn’t make the build as it flows in from other branches. It’s on its way up now.
— Brandon LeBlanc (@brandonleblanc) July 11, 2025
What to Expect Next
For those utilizing the Windows 11 Canary builds, enjoy the brief nostalgia trip offered by the classic Vista startup sound while it lasts. However, whether you view this as a delightful reminder of the past or a nuisance, anticipate that the forthcoming updates will likely resolve this unexpected bug, returning to the current modern sounds of Windows 11.
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