Microsoft removed the Windows 8 startup sound, but it’s been hiding in Windows 10 and 11 ever since. It’s now the Windows login sound, which is disabled by default.

If the Audio sounds funny and distorted like chipmunks when you use Teams, etc, then here are some troubleshooting tips to help you.

Designed for online games and audio calls, Microsoft's new technology aims to prevent the muffled audio you often hear over Bluetooth headsets.