Welcome new members

WXC · Nov 11, 2021

Just a moment, to welcome all of our newest members.

Ethyrdude · Nov 26, 2021

I just realized, not that it's important that I made an announcement, just being part of this forum is, but I never introduced myself when I joined up. I've been a member of the Windows forums since 17 Oct 2014 as a member of the Windows Seven Forums. I was never a member of Windows Eight as I just didn't see the point of changing as I found Seven a great OS. Prior to that, I used Linux exclusively as most of my work was done on Linux servers so using a Linux Distro made it so much easier to perform file transfers and upload webpages to various sites.

I retired a few years ago and moved back to Windows Seven in 2014 and found the Windows Seven Forums when I was looking for a solution to a problem I couldn't figure out on my own. I'm not one to post a lot, as I am a firm believer of, if somebody else already asked the question and got an answer, then why fill the forum with useless text if I can just read what was typed before. I joined the Windows Ten Forum the following year when I became a Windows Insider, because I really liked the way Windows 10 worked and I saw huge potential. Once Windows 10 was offered mainstream, I quit the Insiders group and became a regular and happy Windows 10 user.

Then, along came Windows 11, which seemed as though it was to be the best kept secret ever. I didn't even hear about it until August of this year (2021) and when I discovered how long it had been in the works, kinda wondered why all the secrecy? I became a bleeding edge insider again, just to see what it was all about but I must admit, I wasn't overly excited about it. I used it for a week before reinstalling 10. A few weeks ago, it was offered as an update to regular folks so I bit the bullet but I still can't help feel this is a downgrade from 10. Yes it's more secure but poor password usage can really make that pointless. Still, I will hang in there for now, I have a feeling, this is just a transitory version and once all the bugs have been worked out, Microsoft will blow us away with an exciting and innovative Windows 12, but who knows for sure? Not me!

A Guy · Nov 27, 2021

Welcome to Eleven Ethyrdude :wink:

A Guy

WXC · Nov 27, 2021

Hello @Ethyrdude.

Welcome to ElevenForum.

Senecio · Dec 29, 2021

Hi all. Long time lurker in the Windows 7, 10 and now 11 forums here. I've been interested in Windows for over 30 years, and usually go for the latest version. I live in North Yorkshire, and I use my PC for editing videos. I don't join many forums these days, but I think this one seems quite approachable. (I'm sure that's what you were all going for, right?)
If it's not too early I wish you all a better 2022. :woozy:

John

OldMike65 · Dec 29, 2021

Senecio said:
Hi all. Long time lurker in the Windows 7, 10 and now 11 forums here. I've been interested in Windows for over 30 years, and usually go for the latest version. I live in North Yorkshire, and I use my PC for editing videos. I don't join many forums these days, but I think this one seems quite approachable. (I'm sure that's what you were all going for, right?)
If it's not too early I wish you all a better 2022.
John

Welcome to Windows 11 John Glad to have you aboard :)

kado897 · Dec 29, 2021

Senecio said:
Hi all. Long time lurker in the Windows 7, 10 and now 11 forums here. I've been interested in Windows for over 30 years, and usually go for the latest version. I live in North Yorkshire, and I use my PC for editing videos. I don't join many forums these days, but I think this one seems quite approachable. (I'm sure that's what you were all going for, right?)
If it's not too early I wish you all a better 2022.
John

Welcome to Eleven Forum John. Lol, we try our best to be approachable and hope you have a better 2022 also.

ddelo · Dec 29, 2021

Senecio said:
Hi all. Long time lurker in the Windows 7, 10 and now 11 forums here. I've been interested in Windows for over 30 years, and usually go for the latest version. I live in North Yorkshire, and I use my PC for editing videos. I don't join many forums these days, but I think this one seems quite approachable. (I'm sure that's what you were all going for, right?)
If it's not too early I wish you all a better 2022.
John

Welcome John! :)
Best wishes to you and your loved ones, for a Happy New Year

Joan Archer · Dec 29, 2021

Welcome to all new members that have joined us since my last visit here, enjoy your time with us.

peter_watson · Dec 29, 2021

Hello everyone! Glad to be here. I am thinking of installing Windows 11. I would like to find some useful information here.

kado897 · Dec 29, 2021

peter_watson said:
Hello everyone! Glad to be here. I am thinking of installing Windows 11. I would like to find some useful information here.

Welcome to Eleven Forum Peter.

BunnyJ · Dec 29, 2021

peter_watson said:
Hello everyone! Glad to be here. I am thinking of installing Windows 11. I would like to find some useful information here.

Welcome to the forum.. yes.. you will find loads of helpful information here.
Have a great day

WXC · Dec 29, 2021

peter_watson said:
Hello everyone! Glad to be here. I am thinking of installing Windows 11. I would like to find some useful information here.

Hello, Peter.

Welcome to ElevenForum.

jerrypc1 · Dec 29, 2021

Senecio said:
Hi all. Long time lurker in the Windows 7, 10 and now 11 forums here. I've been interested in Windows for over 30 years, and usually go for the latest version. I live in North Yorkshire, and I use my PC for editing videos. I don't join many forums these days, but I think this one seems quite approachable. (I'm sure that's what you were all going for, right?)
If it's not too early I wish you all a better 2022.
John

Welcome to eleven forums John Glad to have you there are some fine people on this forum

elbmek · Dec 29, 2021

Senecio said:
Hi all. Long time lurker in the Windows 7, 10 and now 11 forums here. I've been interested in Windows for over 30 years, and usually go for the latest version. I live in North Yorkshire, and I use my PC for editing videos. I don't join many forums these days, but I think this one seems quite approachable. (I'm sure that's what you were all going for, right?)
If it's not too early I wish you all a better 2022.
John

If you are born in Yorkshire (like me) you are blessed beyond human comprehension. Yorkshire was at the centre of creation.

WXC · Dec 29, 2021

Senecio said:
Hi all. Long time lurker in the Windows 7, 10 and now 11 forums here. I've been interested in Windows for over 30 years, and usually go for the latest version. I live in North Yorkshire, and I use my PC for editing videos. I don't join many forums these days, but I think this one seems quite approachable. (I'm sure that's what you were all going for, right?)
If it's not too early I wish you all a better 2022.
John

Hello, John.

Welcome to ElevenForum.

CountMike · Dec 29, 2021

elbmek said:
If you are born in Yorkshire (like me) you are blessed beyond human comprehension. Yorkshire was at the centre of creation.

Of Yorkshire pudding ?

jerrypc1 · Dec 29, 2021

peter_watson said:
Hello everyone! Glad to be here. I am thinking of installing Windows 11. I would like to find some useful information here.

Welcome to eleven forum Peter

jerrypc1 · Dec 29, 2021

Ethyrdude said:
I just realized, not that it's important that I made an announcement, just being part of this forum is, but I never introduced myself when I joined up. I've been a member of the Windows forums since 17 Oct 2014 as a member of the Windows Seven Forums. I was never a member of Windows Eight as I just didn't see the point of changing as I found Seven a great OS. Prior to that, I used Linux exclusively as most of my work was done on Linux servers so using a Linux Distro made it so much easier to perform file transfers and upload webpages to various sites.

I retired a few years ago and moved back to Windows Seven in 2014 and found the Windows Seven Forums when I was looking for a solution to a problem I couldn't figure out on my own. I'm not one to post a lot, as I am a firm believer of, if somebody else already asked the question and got an answer, then why fill the forum with useless text if I can just read what was typed before. I joined the Windows Ten Forum the following year when I became a Windows Insider, because I really liked the way Windows 10 worked and I saw huge potential. Once Windows 10 was offered mainstream, I quit the Insiders group and became a regular and happy Windows 10 user.

Then, along came Windows 11, which seemed as though it was to be the best kept secret ever. I didn't even hear about it until August of this year (2021) and when I discovered how long it had been in the works, kinda wondered why all the secrecy? I became a bleeding edge insider again, just to see what it was all about but I must admit, I wasn't overly excited about it. I used it for a week before reinstalling 10. A few weeks ago, it was offered as an update to regular folks so I bit the bullet but I still can't help feel this is a downgrade from 10. Yes it's more secure but poor password usage can really make that pointless. Still, I will hang in there for now, I have a feeling, this is just a transitory version and once all the bugs have been worked out, Microsoft will blow us away with an exciting and innovative Windows 12, but who knows for sure? Not me!

Welcome to eleven forum Ethyrdude

Senecio · Dec 29, 2021

elbmek said:
If you are born in Yorkshire (like me) you are blessed beyond human comprehension. Yorkshire was at the centre of creation.

I regret not. However, I am surrounded by such lovely people. I was born nearly as far South as the UK goes. I've been moving North ever since, in search of something better!