When you turn on your Windows 11 PC, it plays a short sound before you log in. Some people like it, but others find it annoying. If you want, you can easily turn this sound off. This guide will show you how, step by step.

Turn Off Windows Startup Sound Using Settings

Follow these easy steps to disable the startup sound:

1. Open Windows Settings:
   
   Click the Start menu (the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner), then click Settings.
   
   Or, press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings quickly.
   
2. In Settings, click on System on the left side.
3. Then, click Sound on the right.
   

   

4. Scroll down and click More sound settings at the bottom.
   

   

5. A new window will open. Click the Sounds tab at the top.
6. Find the box that says Play Windows Startup sound and uncheck it.
   

   

7. Click OK to save your changes.

Now, your PC will start quietly without the Windows startup sound!

Turn Off Windows Startup Sound Using Registry Editor (Advanced)

If you feel comfortable making changes inside your computer, you can also turn off the startup sound using the Registry Editor. Be careful — making wrong changes here can cause problems.

Here’s how:

1. Click the Search icon (magnifying glass) on the taskbar, type regedit, and press Enter.
   

   

2. If a warning pops up, click Yes to continue.
3. In the Registry Editor window, use the left side panel to go to this folder path:
   

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionAuthenticationLogonUIBootAnimation

4. On the right side, find DisableStartupSound and double-click it.
   

   

5. Change the number in the box to 1 to turn off the startup sound. (Setting it to 0 will turn it back on.)
   

   

6. Click OK and close the Registry Editor.

Note: Always be careful when editing the registry. It’s a good idea to back up your registry before making changes.

Summary

• You can easily turn off the Windows 11 startup sound if you don’t want to hear it.
• The easiest way is using the Settings app, which is safe and simple for everyone.
• If you like, you can also use the Registry Editor method, but only if you’re comfortable with advanced settings.
• Once turned off, your PC will start quietly without the startup sound.

Enjoy a quieter start to your Windows 11 computer!