Thoughts on Windows 11

Roban · Oct 17, 2021

Back to Windows 10. I want the taskbar on top without having to do a registry hack. I want folders on the taskbar without having to use 3rd party software. I want a fully transparent taskbar without using 3rd party software. I want a right-click menu that I don't have to click again on more options to see functionality that used to be there.

I thought I'd live with 11 for a few days and get used to it but, uh. uh. It's not happening for me.

BunnyJ · Oct 17, 2021

Fair enough..

ThrashZone · Oct 17, 2021

Hi,
Yep too much third partyware needed for sure.
I have 10 & 11 on separate ssd's now so easy to switch.

Roban · Oct 17, 2021

BuunyJ, how are you liking that Viotek 32" Curved monitor? Can you use it as a dual display?

I have a G9 49" LED curved QHD G-SYNC gaming monitor coming. Looking forward to using it for dual monitor.

BunnyJ · Oct 17, 2021

Roban said:
BuunyJ, how are you liking that Viotek 32" Curved monitor? Can you use it as a dual display?

I love it and I highly recommend it and I use it as a dual with my ViewSonic 27" 1080p. Both are working just fine.

docfreed · Oct 17, 2021

Done with it myself for the time being (hopefully will come back if...). The start
menu absolutely sucks, the taskbar isn't much better and it's too dumbed down
for me.
Makes me wonder who Microsoft designed it for.

Stigg · Oct 17, 2021

Roban said:
Back to Windows 10. I want the taskbar on top without having to do a registry hack. I want folders on the taskbar without having to use 3rd party software. I want a fully transparent taskbar without using 3rd party software. I want a right-click menu that I don't have to click again on more options to see functionality that used to be there.

I thought I'd live with 11 for a few days and get used to it but, uh. uh. It's not happening for me.

I have it on one computer, but there is no way that my others are getting Windows 11.

Windows 11 will most likely be the first Windows operating system that I skipped, apart from my one test computer.
Like you, I cannot see the point in doing registry hacks or installing third party software etc to get back functionality that Windows 10 already had.

Regarding the computer still running Windows 11. I have some Windows 10 images saved, but I feel that too much time has passed to return to them. Numerous applications and drivers have been updated since those images were made. I may change my mind about that at some point.

PerpetualCycle · Oct 17, 2021

docfreed said:
Done with it myself for the time being (hopefully will come back if...). The start
menu absolutely sucks, the taskbar isn't much better and it's too dumbed down
for me.
Makes me wonder who Microsoft designed it for.

My thoughts too. Still trying to stick it out.

BunnyJ · Oct 17, 2021

I'm weird and I like it.. a lot. Yes.. it's different and it took time to get used to using but hey.. so way 10.

But then,. I embrace change.

ThrashZone · Oct 17, 2021

Hi,
Sure makes you wonder who these insiders are that ms listened too were lol

BunnyJ · Oct 17, 2021

ThrashZone said:
Hi,
Sure makes you wonder who these insiders are that ms listened too were lol

They listened to business users.. IE the ones who pay the bills for MS. Business's don't want their employees changing things.. they want it one way to make the life of their IT support easier.. well as easy as possible and this is what they wanted.

flashh4 · Oct 17, 2021

I'll stay with Windows 11 ..... you have to know that things are going to change before very long & those may be the things MS changes !! Good Luck !
Chuck

Quandary · Oct 17, 2021

docfreed said:
Makes me wonder who Microsoft designed it for.

They designed it for me :). I like the look and functionality, but had no input on this as an Insider.

I did upvote the ability to use smaller icon on the TaskBar, but am now fine with it as is (and the centre layout).

What MS should do is allow Enterprise and Educational versions to the locked down solid, and all Pro and Home to make customization. That should keep everyone happy.

Bree · Oct 17, 2021

I like it too. I have been running a W10 machine upgraded to W11 as my 'daily use' machine from 25th July until 30th September. I have now restored that machine back to its W10 and await Windows Update offering it the upgrade.

Yes, there are some things not to like about 11, on balance I find there are more things I do like. Can't wait to get it back :wink:

BunnyJ · Oct 17, 2021

Bree said:
I like it too. I have been running a W10 machine upgraded to W11 as my 'daily use' machine from 25th July until 30th September. I have now restored that machine back to its W10 and await Windows Update offering it the upgrade.

Yes, there are some things not to like about 11, on balance I find there are more things I do like. Can't wait to get it back

I've been using it as a daily every since it came out as a beta/preview from MS. To me, at least, it's so natural to use it was simply for me to adapt to it. But being a programmer I'm so used to adjusting to change this is nothing new for me.

Yes.. others may not like it but give it a try.. who knows after some time you may like it.

ThrashZone · Oct 17, 2021

Hi,
Businesses use enterprise not pro/ home versions.

BunnyJ · Oct 17, 2021

ThrashZone said:
Hi,
Businesses use enterprise not pro/ home versions.

Small business would likely use Pro or home. Not all business will opt for enterprise.,

hsehestedt · Oct 17, 2021

Maybe I'm a strange bird of sorts, but I too like 11. EVERY single one of my machines are now on it. Yes, there are a few things that annoy me, but then again, there were some things that annoyed me in 10 as well.

Subscriber43 · Oct 17, 2021

You can do what you want. It's your prerogative.
Keep in mind, though, that not everyone uses the features you miss so much.
I really like windows 11, and I'm sticking with it..

hsehestedt · Oct 17, 2021

The good thing is that we have a choice. We can run whichever best fits our personal preferences. Not everyone is going to have the same preference and that's not a problem. In a way, it's a good thing for Windows users that we now have a choice between 2 different, but similar, fully supported operating systems.