Every Windows operating system release from Windows 3.1 to Windows 8 has shipped with a startup sound. Hearing the chimes assures you that your computer is working and starting up properly.With the release of Windows 10, the startup music is no more.In memoriam of the Windows startup sounds, we made a tribute video that shows the evolution of Windows throughout the years from Windows 3.1 to Windows 8.1 in the video above.