Windows Vista Theme Sounds Comparison (Default, Pearl, Glass and Tinker)

Comparison between Windows Vista's Default, Pearl, Glass and Tinker sound schemes. To download and install the themes directly from Microsoft, you need to have the Ultimate edition of Vista and visit Windows Update to download appropriate files, the same applies to the Tinker game (see below).*
* This is probably no longer true since Vista isn't supported anymore, but I have no way to verify this.
If you don't have the Ultimate version, you may try using this:
(the link still works as of August 2021, and according to comments, it even works for Windows 10)
www.tipandtrick...
Tinker is a logic game where you control a robot to solve puzzles, that's why sounds of the Tinker set may sound a little bit, for lack of a better word, a bit childish and mechanical at the same time.
I skipped some sounds that are either very rarely heard or are the same in all editions. Feel free to write a comment and say what you think about those sound sets.
The sound in the beggining is from Windows Media Center start up, and the sound at the end is the Windows 95 start up theme.

[@prycwrn]

for who's wondering, the installers at the link provided still work with windows 10.

[@sweetiegirl1841]

1:05 Windows XP? Is that you?

[@vyachachsel]

yep

[@Corgipon]

The shutdown sounds for Pearl and Glass sound so beautiful.

[@NicoleZelda1998]

That's To Long Way To Go.

[@Twilight7701]

1:50 my favorite part

[@im_feeling_pongpingy]

Same

[@bwp70]

0:27 It's sounds like the Windows XP logoff sound.

[@slam2878]

Yes I can hear it now

[@Wc5231]

Why this is nostalgic to me when i still have these two sound schemes

[@treppy73738]

1:05 sounds like xp

[@treppy73738]

Who liked my comment?

[@michaelardington5819]

Me

[@jaysarchive7325]

It sounds like the sound at 1:05 is the XP critical stop sound with a vista/7 aero sound effect added to it. Like a transition between XP and vista/7 lol.

[@Joshua_Lawrence]

I love the fading in & out of the Glass sfx Very much preferred compared to the others

[@lucascalma605]

Pearl is my favorite sound set especially with the brief XP Critical error sounds!

[@vividly648]

Windows Vista, ah yes, my childhood. 😌

[@Ezekiel-z3u]

1:50 it kinda sounds like the PS3 Startup

[@chiaracacace2464]

Exactly

[@bwp70]

2:00 This looks like Windows 10 Startup sound.

[@emdicadrian]

Wrong. Windows 10 continued to use the Windows Vista startup sound.

[@hibbiea8841]

No. It's Zver startup sound

[@LR-1977]

i like these sounds a lot because they are the same sounds but played with different instruments, interesting approach that has not been done again

[@90sNath]

1:05 Windows XP Remake be like:

[@ajschannel162]

0:06 This was used as shutdown sound in RC Builds

[@themyersfan57]

Yes.

[@asheeradamita6644]

I like the pearl version of shutdown sound. It is kinda like a startup sound from PS3!

[@risyamustario6056]

The pearl & glass version of shutdown sound is sounds really good.

[@risyamustario6056]

I like the pearl version of critical stop sound. It is kinda like a windows XP critical stop sound!

[@win3.1.158]

1:49 is my favorite

[@AnthonyZ2009]

1:50

[@flaviorubensucacahuagarcia3387]

1:05 Oh that's insteresting. Wait. WINDOWS XP?!

[@29niralbhatt7a4]

Allthe glass sounds was given in the vista transformation pack 9.0

[@btfg-windowsaddedchannels-222]

2:10 Tinker Shutdown Light Years?!

[@btfg-windowsaddedchannels-222]

Check your Pixiep Bella ♾♾♾ INFINITY! Tinker SHUDOWN!! Time Yours No Trixie No Axiom No Home!!

[@btfg-windowsaddedchannels-222]

Tinker Shutdown?

[@LDTV22OfficialChannel]

I remember the Glass one very fondly

[@kefastvplaypedroariel2143]

@ Zły Wilk Dominiko I like Glass the most because the sounds on this scheme are more clean, natural and soft than what it sounds on the Pearl and Tinker schemes. They are like modernized and re-imagined versions of the Windows Vista/7 default sounds, except for the Shutdown sound which it's different for both schemes Pearl and Glass but with a more glassy and Garden-esque feel to it which it sounds pretty unique and perfect for today's standards. They were made on synths, string pizzicatos and some acoustic instruments. And of course, you can't deny the Default sounds! But even though I like the sounds of Vista, I will stick over with the good ol' XP and 98 sounds, especially the ones from the Microsoft Plus! themes and the Windows XP's downloadable themes for nostalgia. They make a huge difference over these sounds and the XP default sounds, even comparing to the sound schemes of Windows 7. The Windows Vista and 7 sounds seems to be quite boring and generic to me. I prefer the different and custom-made sounds from 98.

[@leticia10rblxd14]

Shutdown pearl and glass is so beautiful 1:49 2:00

[@emdicadrian]

I didn't know 720p was an option in 2009, even 60fps

[@jm61004]

I like how the Pearl Critical Stop sounds like XP's-

[@PurblePink8678]

1:50 My favourite sound of all time

[@frredhappymonsterband8635]

1:07 me fav sound

[@Win_XP96]

1:05 whattttt windows xp critical stop

[@monikak7112]

1:05 WINDOWS XP IS THAT YOU!?

[@Transformers_nerd_stop_motions]

Glass had a whole movie soundtrack for shutdown

[@Andrew_859]

i love how the Pearl Crittical Stop souds exactly like Windows XP

[@SG-nw3ps]

No hardware fail sounds lol lmao

[@helloitswojan318]

0:58 windows vienna error sound

[@adamszwarc8398]

Pearl sound theme Critical stop sounds like XP Critical stop sound but sounds a bit different.

[@Wind2000channel]

0:25 and 1:05 Windows XP-like sounds

[@jamesperis9040]

1:05 Sailor Saturn, is that you?

[@dima33s]

I dont have the themes

[@saminabatool4380]

Tinker shutdown sound is disturbing as it is stuck in my head after not using it for a some time

[@abandoned4510]

0:10 AND 1:04 LOL NO THİS İS CRİNGE (windows xp married whit vista?)

[@Win_XP96]

Did you know vista is not my-

[@AlanKaanSuleyman]

I like the tinker sounds because they’re interesting

[@ThatWindowsGuy488]

I like the tinker ones

[@malytimmy]

Same bro.

[@bluey-next777]

1:05 WINDOW XP MOMENT (sort of...)

[@eliisjackrawr1388]

Pearl critical stop sounds like Windows XP.

[@NicoleZelda1998]

I Think Windows Vista Pearl's Critical Battery Low Sounds Like Knocking on The Door 2 Times.

[@googleimgsearchfirmwaredownloa]

Everyone: 0:27 1:05 EXPY

[@dziewiatka_official]

1:50 This is the best sound

[@ShowersnApril4]

The pearl variant factor XP

[@risyamustario6056]

1:50 it is a same sound of a shutdown sound and startup sound.

[@laser_official]

1:05 does pearl here sounds like windows XP critical stop?

[@orangeamongus21]

1:05 WINDOWS XPPPPPPPPP 1:50 PS3 STARTUP SOUND???????

[@dlrss1v274]

the pearl shutdown-

[@CosmicDisturbance]

Default Pearl Glass Tinker

[@Santi2010EASAlarmMaker]

2:00 Windows Delta shutdown

[@HUR4C4NN]

Oh wow, 1080p in 2009?

[@josephbacus9281]

Um Is The Startup Sound Windows 7 or Windows XP On All Themes?

[@lenovo_275]

Intro: windows media center

[@risyamustario6056]

1:05 pearl version of windows XP critical stop sound scheme

[@Aporvideojuegos]

Mañana haré el mismo video pero con los sonidos de Windows 7

[@monogaming8635]

1:04 sound like the critical stop from Windows XP

[@eddyskipperreesethetcfagkf5130]

1:04 sounds like xp critical stop sound

[@jun-oz1fg]

1:49 1:50 2:00 2:10

[@procellfoxreal]

1:05. That sounds a bit like the Windows XP critical stop sound

[@harleylikesddlc1632]

Pearl Critical Stop sound sounds like XP

[@shermanzuki]

1:05 they literally just used the XP Critical Stop sound

[@risyamustario6056]

Glass version of minimize & maximize SFX: sounds are not available in this set.

[@risyamustario6056]

An Glass version of minimize & maximize sound effect has been in silent.

[@CodyDramaOriginal]

0:58 Windows Vienna? Error

[@greembeems9331]

1:50 my favorite sound

[@risyamustario6056]

Glass version of minimize & maximize sound is muted.

[@GonzoFam]

1:50 they made a rip-off of the ps3 startup hear it

[@emdicadrian]

Nah

[@emdicadrian]

The PS3 Startup is an actual orchestral warm-up.

[@LitilleneWindows]

1:49

[@Maannnnnnniiii_021]

Pearl sounds shut down is startup ps3 and critical stop sound is windows xp

[@Disbanded9998]

This will work with my 7 pc

[@MinaSmol]

Microsoft Windows Vista 64

[@OK-md4ty]

Ojjj bardzo zły wilk xD

[@diegoalonsodienemannsoto153]

You missed Windows Vista Themes Startup Sound

[@mikethecoolkitten7455]

Where’s Hardware Fail?

[@forklaskycsupoauttpaltseco2250]

1:04 Windows xp critical stop sound

[@suithubgh]

2:00 Shutting down... Just a moment... It's now safe to turn off your PC.

[@Kianmartinmira478]

Pearl critical stop sounds like windows xp and 2003 critical stop

[@anoseditz235]

Also Longhorn

[@yasserh837]

Logoff and Logon 0:15

[@computertinkerer2583]

0:58 so windows Vienna lol

[@XxOskar]

Polak

[@FurbyFanClassOf2024]

0:00 Windows Media Player

[@risyamustario6056]

Glass version of sound scheme has no sounds.

[@osamasonfan]

1:50 sounds oddly familiar…

[@2omarsito]

made in Janurary 30, 2007

[@BjcesarAdorablee]

1:50 2:00 2:10

[@uamong4221]

sound pearl critical stop like windows xp

[@TERRAANIMATEOFFICIAL]

01:50 In 2022

[@coolguy2873]

1:49 Sounds like PS3 startup.

[@kissymontalvan1580]

0:41 0:48

[@leticia10rblxd14]

Ting 1:02 1:04 1:07 1:08

[@pnj2024]

Windows 95

[@paruldwivedi7948]

Logoff 0:05

[@malytimmy]

Anyways i more like tinker