Who's Keeping Windows 11?

BunnyJ · Oct 30, 2021

Edwin said:
I don't think you can simply generalize it that way, it's not that cut and dry.
There's just too many millions of users with different scenarios and different devices and different productivity flows, etc.

That's true but for millions it does just work.

Hazel123 · Oct 30, 2021

There's only one thing that would stop me switching to 11 permanently right now - and it may seem like a small thing but - I don't care if the start button is in the middle or on the left - what I do care about is that the shutdown button is on the opposite side of the menu to the start button. Rather than just above it, like on W10. And that there is no way of moving the shutdown button. Ok so I can right click on the start button to shut down but that is - right click - select - feels back to front. Everything revolves around the start button so everything needs to be near it - like the shutdown button and the apps list.

Edwin · Oct 30, 2021

BunnyJ said:
That's true but for millions it does just work.

Too early to tell, I think.
We're still in the What the hell is this stage..., we have a long way to go before we get to 3.5 million satisfied users stage!

Berton · Oct 30, 2021

Bree said:
Certainly for hardware, less so for software - or at least for my 'vintage' collection of software, such as Paint Shop Pro v7.04 (Build Date Jul 13 2001)I.

I've always liked the games from WinXP and so far they've worked up through Win11 Pro 64-bit, actually have Solitaire open now.

Bree · Oct 30, 2021

Berton said:
I've always liked the games from WinXP and so far they've worked up through Win11 Pro 64-bit, actually have Solitaire open now.

Me too, that's another one in my 'vintage' collection. I prefer the XP version of Solitaire to the W7 'update' - the design looks more in keeping with the W10/11 styling. Plus it doesn't get uninstalled by each new Windows upgrade like the W7 games do

Then there's XP's 3D Pinball, that works in W11 too...

Wynona · Oct 30, 2021

AddRAM said:
Yes 10 has Dark mode , so nothing new about that. I can`t stand the light mode.

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I don't like mine that dark! Softer black and gray with white font work for me.

zooburner · Oct 30, 2021

I'm keeping it, I liked it from the very first bootup. It was quick to install (i did a clean install) and relatively easy to configure, much more so than my first experience with windows 10.

There is still work to do, and for those who are hesitant it may be better to wait for a first major update possibly May 2022 ?

Berton · Oct 30, 2021

From Windows lifecycle and servicing update

Windows 11 lifecycle

Windows 11 will have an annual feature update cadence, a change from the semi-annual cadence of Windows 10. Windows 11 feature updates will release in the second half of the calendar year and will come with 24 months of support for Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, and Pro Education editions. Windows 11 will come with 36 months of support for Enterprise and Education editions, continuing to provide additional time and flexibility for the validation and at-scale deployments common on those editions. The change to an annual update cadence and slightly longer lifecycle versus Windows 10 is based on user feedback and our overall update approach.

retiredat44 · Oct 30, 2021

so far, I am good with Win11

Dru2 · Oct 31, 2021

Bree said:
Certainly for hardware, less so for software - or at least for my 'vintage' collection of software, such as Paint Shop Pro v7.04 (Build Date Jul 13 2001).

Of course there are always going to be exceptions to the rule dependent on software/hardware in use

I myself am a firm believer in keeping both my hardware and software fairly recent. Probably why I rarely run into hardware/software issues. That's me :)

Anyway, I still maintain old hardware/software causes more issues then some realize or are willing to admit. Instead its always "Microsoft's fault"

Quandary · Oct 31, 2021

The Pool Man said:
Of iOS it's been said a child can simply pick it up and start using it. It's THAT intuitive.

Who releases an OS with dark mode that doesn't work in most/all system apps?

Hit the Feedback Hub. Anything with over 10,000 likes is a major design flaw.

You have a design point and expectation that Windows 11 has not met. Well that's unfortunate. For me, I like what has been delivered now rather than waiting for maybe many more years for something completely different.

If you do not like Win 11, then do not use it. If Win 10 works for you, then continue using it. Like iOS, Linux, it's your choice.

Quandary · Oct 31, 2021

Hazel123 said:
There's only one thing that would stop me switching to 11 permanently right now - and it may seem like a small thing but - I don't care if the start button is in the middle or on the left - what I do care about is that the shutdown button is on the opposite side of the menu to the start button. Rather than just above it, like on W10. And that there is no way of moving the shutdown button. Ok so I can right click on the start button to shut down but that is - right click - select - feels back to front. Everything revolves around the start button so everything needs to be near it - like the shutdown button and the apps list.

Wow. I rarely shut down my laptop. Maybe if I need to get into the BIOS (the shift key + Restart is another option). An alternative to the shutdown button on my laptop is Alt + F4.

Joan Archer · Oct 31, 2021

I've not used it enough yet to find all its features. I received my new laptop on Friday and when first going through the process of setting up a new machine it asked if I wanted to go straight to installing 11, of course I said yes.

Going through the process I had a BIOS update, I let things carry on but didn't have time to play as it was getting late when everything was finished. Yesterday I again used it to continue the set up with the security and downloading Macrium after which I took an image onto a portable hard drive had a quick game of Facebooks Bubble Witch Saga and closed down for the night.

I've not turned it on yet but will a bit later and have another play.

BunnyJ · Oct 31, 2021

Joan Archer said:
I've not used it enough yet to find all its features. I received my new laptop on Friday and when first going through the process of setting up a new machine it asked if I wanted to go straight to installing 11, of course I said yes.

Going through the process I had a BIOS update, I let things carry on but didn't have time to play as it was getting late when everything was finished. Yesterday I again used it to continue the set up with the security and downloading Macrium after which I took an image onto a portable hard drive had a quick game of Facebooks Bubble Witch Saga and closed down for the night.

I've not turned it on yet but will a bit later and have another play.

What are you get Joan?

ThrashZone · Oct 31, 2021

Joan Archer said:
I've not used it enough yet to find all its features. I received my new laptop on Friday and when first going through the process of setting up a new machine it asked if I wanted to go straight to installing 11, of course I said yes.

Going through the process I had a BIOS update, I let things carry on but didn't have time to play as it was getting late when everything was finished. Yesterday I again used it to continue the set up with the security and downloading Macrium after which I took an image onto a portable hard drive had a quick game of Facebooks Bubble Witch Saga and closed down for the night.

I've not turned it on yet but will a bit later and have another play.

Hi,
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Uninstall Apps in Windows 11

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Mr Who · Oct 31, 2021

I was a bit under-whelmed with 11, but I plan on keeping it. I just expected more over-the-wall changes, I guess..

davewin11 · Oct 31, 2021

Bree said:
Certainly for hardware, less so for software - or at least for my 'vintage' collection of software, such as Paint Shop Pro v7.04 (Build Date Jul 13 2001).

That is my favourite version of Paint Shop Pro. Before Corel spoiled it.
Also, I would not trade my Adobe CS6 for any of of its later versions.
My Windows 10 and my virtual Windows 11 are both incident free. Solid as a rock.

ThrashZone · Oct 31, 2021

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LeLibran · Oct 31, 2021

Hazel123 said:
There's only one thing that would stop me switching to 11 permanently right now - and it may seem like a small thing but - I don't care if the start button is in the middle or on the left - what I do care about is that the shutdown button is on the opposite side of the menu to the start button. Rather than just above it, like on W10. And that there is no way of moving the shutdown button. Ok so I can right click on the start button to shut down but that is - right click - select - feels back to front. Everything revolves around the start button so everything needs to be near it - like the shutdown button and the apps list.

A built-in workaround is to Right-click the 'Start Button', not Left-click .The Shut down/Log Out/Restart option is directly above, so no need to navigate to the 'Power' button.

ThrashZone · Oct 31, 2021

Hi,
winkey+x and type uu for shut down or ur for restart works still.
Never have to look at the nasty start menu.

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