Are you happy with Windows 11

Scannerman · Jan 10, 2025

RD Mercer said:
Can I install this on Winders 11?

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I'm running OFFICE/WORD on this tweaked version via Win 11. They'll nag you to upgrade to the latest version of course, it will be free BUT remember that it will include the online stuff if you do and never, never underestimate the naggery of One Drive.

Silvio · Jan 10, 2025

Office 365 is approx £80 GBP per year.

Can install on multiple devices, and latest security updates.

No brainer.

Scannerman · Jan 10, 2025

Silvio said:
Office 365 is approx £80 GBP per year.

Can install on multiple devices, and latest security updates.

No brainer.

Yup. I eventually capitulated to that so that I could get it on the rest of the family's PCs. All the gals here like to write. Mother had her own licensed version from work, so she uses the commercial version.

andrew129260 · Jan 10, 2025

I think the people that are unhappy with windows 11 should take a crack at customizing the things they dont want when they install windows.

Like using kari tutorial here:

Create media for automated unattended install of Windows 10

How to create install media for completely automated unattended install of Windows 10

www.tenforums.com

Or an easier method, using an unattended file to remove things they don't want:

Generate autounattend.xml files for Windows 10/11

I haven't had onedrive or other unwanted apps as part of windows out of the box.

Always worked great.

Creating your own custom images saves so much time. Windows 11 23h2 is much more easy than 24h2, so do keep that in mind.

RD Mercer · Jan 10, 2025

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC is the best stripped down version.

Scannerman · Jan 10, 2025

andrew129260 said:
I think the people that are unhappy with windows 11 should take a crack at customizing the things they dont want when they install windows.

Like using kari tutorial here:

Create media for automated unattended install of Windows 10

How to create install media for completely automated unattended install of Windows 10

www.tenforums.com

Or an easier method, using an unattended file to remove things they don't want:

Generate autounattend.xml files for Windows 10/11

I haven't had onedrive or other unwanted apps as part of windows out of the box.

Always worked great.

Creating your own custom images saves so much time.

Many people don't want to spend the time tweaking an OS that consistently gives them trouble. No, they want to actually use their PC and ignore the rest.

People like myself have a little extra time on their hands for such menial exploits but I can't help asking myself why I should have to bother.

Can't there be a bare bones version of Windows that simply allows me to build as I go and install modular apps that allow me to customize?

This strikes me as a much more sensible approach.

Surgery is always risky business and not all third party programs are safe to use. I'm pretty sure that's what got me into trouble when I tried to roll back to Windows 10 from a Windows "approved by Windows" but failed version of Windows 11 on my other PC. I'm guess it was because I tweaked my Windows 10 too much. Fortunately I had back ups but who wants to waste time rescuing their operating system?

andrew129260 · Jan 10, 2025

Scannerman said:
Many people don't want to spend the time tweaking an OS that consistently gives them trouble. No, they want to actually use their PC and ignore the rest.

People like myself have a little extra time on their hands for such menial exploits but I can't help asking myself why I should have to bother.

Can't there be a bare bones version of Windows that simply allows me to build as I go and install modular apps that allow me to customize?

This strikes me as a much more sensible approach.

Surgery is always risky business and not all third party programs are safe to use. I'm pretty sure that's what got me into trouble when I tried to roll back to Windows 10 from a Windows "approved by Windows" but failed version of Windows 11 on my other PC. I'm guess it was because I tweaked my Windows 10 too much. Fortunately I had back ups but who wants to waste time rescuing their operating system?

none of what your doing there is using third party programs, its all microsoft tools.

In general, the people complaining about windows doing things tend to be a bit more tech savvy, so its better to use your frustration into turning it better right? Unless you just like to complain.........venting can help sometimes.

Ideally yes, it would be nice if you could choose a limited setup without apps and ads etc but that won't ever happen.

It doesn't take long to do. Kari tutorial is a bit more lengthy, but the unattended answer file is a quick web page fill out, download the file and throw on the install media and your good to go.

RD Mercer · Jan 10, 2025

Scannerman said:
Can't there be a bare bones version of Windows that simply allows me to build as I go and install modular apps that allow me to customize?

My guess is, if MS would create a "bare bones" OS they could probably sell millions of copies of this, but you have to have some common sense to think of things like this, I'm sure that is lacking there.

Scannerman · Jan 10, 2025

RD Mercer said:
My guess is, if MS would create a "bare bones" OS they could probably sell millions of copies of this, but you have to have some common sense to think of things like this, I'm sure that is lacking there.

Common sense ain't common. BTW that's a decent picture of you. Clearly you're outstanding in your field!

RD Mercer · Jan 10, 2025

Scannerman said:
BTW that's a decent picture of you. Clearly you're outstanding in your field!

That is my "Field Of Dreams" and I'm still dreaming that one day there will be a big barndominium out yonder, hopefully it's before I go up to the spirit in the sky.

Scannerman · Jan 10, 2025

RD Mercer said:
That is my "Field Of Dreams" and I'm still dreaming that one day there will be a big barndominium out yonder, hopefully it's before I go up to the spirit in the sky.

:::sigh::: I once had a similar dream. Bought an acreage. Paid cash. The bank didn't like that. The real estate company didn't like that. Then health issues started happening so I wound up staying in town. Sold the acreage to first born daughter for a buck. Life's funny that way. Alberta definitely has its own breed of internet cowboys.

RD Mercer · Jan 11, 2025

Hello, Hello, Hello is there anybody in here, just nod if you can hear me, is there anyone home?

Edwin · Jan 11, 2025

RD Mercer said:
... is there anyone home?

Nope! W11 crashed on me again, I can't get through! :woozy:

Posted from my Android phone.
Get all your favorite apps on Google Play today!
To hell with Windows!

TraderGary · Jan 11, 2025

RD Mercer said:
Hello, Hello, Hello is there anybody in here, just nod if you can hear me, is there anyone home?

Yes. I'm home.
Windows 11 runs problem free on 5 PC's in this household.

pseymour · Jan 11, 2025

TraderGary said:
Yes. I'm home.
Windows 11 runs problem free on 5 PC's in this household.

Clearly, you're doing something wrong. Please break something.

TairikuOkami · Jan 11, 2025

Scannerman said:
Common sense ain't common.

Common sense should be changed in a dictionary to an uncommon sense, since majority is dumb these days.

Scannerman said:
Many people don't want to spend the time tweaking an OS that consistently gives them trouble.

True, my tweaking journey started to get rid of a green loading bar in explorer and here I am.
It is not that hard, I am not a programmer, not an expert, I just copy/paste and I manage.
I cut Windows 11 processes to half from 150 to 70. but it runs like a kitten. It is worth it.

68 processes / 675 threads / 28205 handles / 3,6GB RAM (1.1GB used by ramdisk)

Yes, most people hate 11, but it is here to stay, you can not use XP/7 forever. Tame it or lose it. :smirk:

Bree · Jan 11, 2025

RD Mercer said:
Hello, Hello, Hello is there anybody in here, just nod if you can hear me, is there anyone home?

Relax. I'll need some information first. Just the basic facts. Can you show me where it hurts?

Marcus Vinicus · Jan 11, 2025

Re common sense, one famous thinker once said:

Common sense is the most widely shared commodity in the world, for every man is convinced that he is well supplied with it.

Rene Descartes

badrobot · Jan 11, 2025

Whether I like it or not, I have to adapt. Linux is not an option. It is free, but the learning curve is way too steep. Windows 11 is more or less the same product, just the a different packaging.

Samsung User · Jan 11, 2025

hi when I brought my Samsung laptop/tablet it came with windows 11 mind you for nearly £2000 I would in expect it too, it is very fast probably because I have good WIFI as well>

From opening it to getting on line takes 15 seconds and that is typing my password in as well! mind you even the other one I have that is only just 3 years old is still fast.
So yes very happy with windows 11

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