Poll: What is your favorite version of Windows


What is your favorite version of Windows (XP or newer)?

  • Total voters
    91
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Over the years I've probably felt most at ease with NT and it's related server versions, Of course in my case the OS is a tool for work and often a target for my "Alleged" fixing ability both for personal and professional systems .

I have never cared for the "fancy" skins used and even now the copy of W11 I use is as plain as I can get it as in my case it's merely a container for the current work I'm doing.
Whether I am editing images [for my Photography]. or fixing systems / faults, [For my profession], I try to run the application full screen where possible as this brings the work in progress to the fore.

During my working career I have used many different operating systems. I was for a long time involved in the bespoke industrial automation field so I have used many different specialist software to design user facing control systems
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release Preview] [Win11 PRO HighEnd MUP-00005 DD]
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Scan 3XS to my design
    CPU
    AMD RYZEN 9 7950X OEM
    Motherboard
    *3XS*ASUS TUF B650 PLUS WIFI
    Memory
    64GB [2x32GB Corsair Vengeance 560 AMD DDR5]
    Graphics Card(s)
    3XS* ASUS DUAL RTX 4060 OC 8G
    Sound Card
    On motherboard Feeding SPDiF 5.1 system [plus local sound to each monitor]
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    3XS Samsung 980Pro 2TB M.2 PCIe4 4 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 8TB, 10TB NAS
    PSU
    3XS Corsair RM850x 850w Fully Modular
    Case
    FDesign Define 7 XL BK TGL Case - Black
    Cooling
    3XS iCUE H150i ELITE Liquid Cool, Quiet Case fans
    Keyboard
    Wireless Logitec MX Keys + K830 [Depending on where I'm Sat]
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitec - MX Master 3S +
    Internet Speed
    950 MB Down 55 MB Up
    Browser
    Latest Chrome
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security [Latest]
    Other Info
    Also run...
    Dell XPS 17 Laptop
    HP Laptop 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64 HP 15.2"
    Nexus 7 Android tablet [x2]
    Samsung 10.2" tablet
    Blackview 10.2 Tablet
    Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
    Samsung S9 Plus Smartphone
    Wacom Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom ExpressKey Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest release]
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 17 9700
    CPU
    i7 10750H
    Motherboard
    Stock
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Stock Intel + GTX 1650 Ti
    Sound Card
    Stock 4 speaker
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Stock 17" + 32" 4K 3840 x 2160 HDR-10
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2400 HDR touchscreen
    Hard Drives
    2TB M2 NVMe
    PSU
    Stock
    Case
    Stock Aluminium / Carbon Fibre
    Cooling
    Stock + 2 fan cooling pad
    Mouse
    Stock Trackpad +Logi Mx Master 3 or MX Ergo Trackball
    Keyboard
    Stock Illuminated + Logi - MX Keys
    Internet Speed
    950 MB Down 55 MB Up
    Browser
    Latest Chrome
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security 2021
    Other Info
    Also use an Adjustable Support for Laptop and Adjustable stand for monitor
barman58 said:
Over the years I've probably felt most at ease with NT and it's related server versions, Of course in my case the OS is a tool for work and often a target for my "Alleged" fixing ability both for personal and professional systems .

I have never cared for the "fancy" skins used and even now the copy of W11 I use is as plain as I can get it as in my case it's merely a container for the current work I'm doing.
Whether I am editing images [for my Photography]. or fixing systems / faults, [For my profession], I try to run the application full screen where possible as this brings the work in progress to the fore.

During my working career I have used many different operating systems. I was for a long time involved in the bespoke industrial automation field so I have used many different specialist software to design user facing control systems
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Hi there
I have to disagree with Windows NT as a desktop OS -- for "bog standard basic users" it was an absolute nightmare to get anything working especially any sort of hardware drivers - and Networking was (well Windows Networking has always been a bit of its weak point) best left unsaid.

If you ever had to connect a Windows NT desktop up to an emulated IBM 3277/8/9 type screen to access IBM mainframe things like TSO on MVS/SP via IBM's token ring network adapter and shades of TCAM or VTAM -- then well done and you had good luck -- That task taxed even some of the brightest I.T guys I've ever known in my life to the limit.

Windows NT was so bad we called it "Windows NeanderThal or Windows No Thanks". Might have been fine for I.T admins and as a server but for the ordinary joe as a desktop or workstation OS - I don't think it cut it at all.

The latest Windows 2022 LTSC server is brilliant for a Windows OS - 180 day free trial -- extendable over several times via slmgr, efficient, fast, and as I've said seems to have the best from both W10 and W11. The only program I can't run on that is Macrium as it wants a server version. Amazingly Office 2021 works on it without problems and so does my versions of Adobe lightroom and photoshop,

Always seems a shame that the desktop versions of Windows don't seem to have the same care put into them as the Server editions -- but you can make a shedload of money from corporates unlike basic consumers.

Cheers
jimbo
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows XP,7,10,11 Linux Arch Linux
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    2 X Intel i7
It is a simple fact - each version of Windows is technically superior to its predecessor. Most people judge on cosmetic claptrap, not what is under the bonnet (hood for pals across the pond).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro + Win11 Canary VM.
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Zenbook 14
    CPU
    I9 13th gen i9-13900H 2.60 GHZ
    Motherboard
    Yep, Laptop has one.
    Memory
    16 GB soldered
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek built in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop OLED screen
    Screen Resolution
    2880x1800 touchscreen
    Hard Drives
    1 TB NVME SSD (only weakness is only one slot)
    PSU
    Internal + 65W thunderbolt USB4 charger
    Case
    Yep, got one
    Cooling
    Stella Artois (UK pint cans - 568 ml) - extra cost.
    Keyboard
    Built in UK keybd
    Mouse
    Bluetooth , wireless dongled, wired
    Internet Speed
    900 mbs (ethernet), wifi 6 typical 350-450 mb/s both up and down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    TPM 2.0, 2xUSB4 thunderbolt, 1xUsb3 (usb a), 1xUsb-c, hdmi out, 3.5 mm audio out/in combo, ASUS backlit trackpad (inc. switchable number pad)

    Macrium Reflect Home V8
    Office 365 Family (6 users each 1TB onedrive space)
    Hyper-V (a vm runs almost as fast as my older laptop)
3.1
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win7 Pro Retail Upgrade to Win 10 Pro, to Win11 Pro 24h2 OS Build 26100.3037
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Build
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200G with Radeon Vega Graphics
    Motherboard
    MSI B450 Tomahawk
    Memory
    Corsair DDR4 32g
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon Vega 8
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD 1TB SSD
    Seagate BUP 4TB USB3 (This drive died at one year)
    (2) Seagate BUP Slim 2TB USB3
    WD SSD 1TB
    PSU
    Corsair TX 750W
    Case
    Cooler Master tower
    Cooling
    3 generic fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech Backlit USB
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    T-Mobile 5G 100+ Mbs
    Browser
    Edge, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender and Malwarebytes Prem
    Other Info
    Microsoft 365 Family Office 18429.20044 CTR
    Macrium X Subscription10.0.8406
    Mini-Tool Ultimate 12.9 Build Date 2 2204
    Malwarebytes Premium w/VPN 5.2.5.158 Update 1.0.95332 Component 1.0.5135
    Revo Pro Portable Pro 3.5.5
    Many others. (All legit)
  • Operating System
    WIN 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
    Motherboard
    AMD
    Memory
    32G
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell
    Mouse
    MS
    Internet Speed
    200GB+
    Antivirus
    Defender Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    Macrium Home Subscrption, MS 365 Family
I suppose that I should be sorry to admit, that I've always avoided any Commercial version of Windows, like NT, like a plague.
Also networking. To take care of my many customers, I had to be an expert on the versions rolling out of the Big Box Stores. So that's what I ran on my own PC. And that's where I concentrated my efforts.

A problem I always had, with every version of Windows, up to Win-8.1/Pro, was chasing down the right drivers, for older PC's.
Win-8.1 came with a really great ability to install the correct drivers for Video, Sound and Lan. The Important stuff.

Likewise, Win-10, and now with Win-11. I can install Win-11 today, without having to go chasing hardware drivers, even for my 10 yr old PC.

And since I have no truck with MS, I miss all the problems that those MS fan boys have with canaries, betas, updates, etc.
I don't count time very well, but it's been over six months since I installed this current version of Win-11, and I've not had any problems at all, and I tweak and tune the heck out of this thing!!! Everything, like Apps, that I don't want or use are GONE!
Nothing's left but a really sweet OS, that just purrrrrrs along, like a happy kitten.

But just in case something does go wrong, I have System Restore set to make a new Restore Point every morning when I first boot up.
And I back up my C:\ partition at least once a week, oftener if the mood hits me.
And, if I create or alter any data files, I do a data backup. Only takes a few seconds with my Backup Batch File. I back up my Data Files to a 128GB Flash Drive and to a 1TB Flash Drive.

I have more fun and fewer problems with Win-11 than I have had with any previous OS.
And, I stay as far away from Microshaft as possible.

Cheers Mates,
TM :cool:
 

My Computer

System One

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