How to Stop Annoying Startup Sound

I only run Windows Vista on my MBP, how can i get rid of this annoying startup sound?

Ah, that sound
I only know of apps for OSX to mute that sound, but none for Windows.
But since thar startup sound is mainly used as a 'hint' if something is found during the startup-diagnosis, I personally have left it on.
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