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I recently got a laptop for my studies that came preinstalled with Windows 11.

I am thinking about "downgrading" from Windows 11 to Windows 10 because of the optimization Windows 10 offers. Currently, Windows 11 uses almost 5 GB of RAM even while idling, and new features like Copilot, Microsoft 365, and the built-in AI tools don't really serve a purpose for me. On top of that, Windows 10 has a more minimalistic look, which I prefer.

What is your opinion on doing this, especially considering that Windows 10 support (even the extended support) is coming to an end soon?
 
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SomeC said:
I recently got a laptop for my studies that came preinstalled with Windows 11.

I am thinking about "downgrading" from Windows 11 to Windows 10 because of the optimization Windows 10 offers. Currently, Windows 11 uses almost 5 GB of RAM even while idling, and new features like Copilot, Microsoft 365, and the built-in AI tools don't really serve a purpose for me. On top of that, Windows 10 has a more minimalistic look, which I prefer.

What is your opinion on doing this, especially considering that Windows 10 support (even the extended support) is coming to an end soon?
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if you are using the laptop online for your studies then Windows 11 would be the better and safer option.
best of luck Steve ..
 

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I am using Windows 10.
Extended Support Updates have been changed to until October 12, 2027, which is a little over a year from this post's date.
I am going to be using Windows 10 until that date.
I think Windows 11 is still in its "bug phase" where people see bugs, whereas Windows 10 has been out for such a long time, and has pretty much all bugs fixed.
 

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XxXxX said:
if you are using the laptop online for your studies then Windows 11 would be the better and safer option.
best of luck Steve ..
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Well, I will be doing some coding on it. Why is it safer than Windwos 10 though?
 

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I am using Windows 10.
Extended Support Updates have been changed to until October 12, 2027, which is a little over a year from this post's date.
I am going to be using Windows 10 until that date.
I think Windows 11 is still in its "bug phase" where people see bugs, whereas Windows 10 has been out for such a long time, and has pretty much all bugs fixed.
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Yeah, that's exactly the same reason I have been baffling with this dilemma. Is it worth it "upgrading " then ?
 

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SomeC said:
Yeah, that's exactly the same reason I have been baffling with this dilemma. Is it worth it "upgrading " then ?
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Assume you use Windows 10 until October 2027, then upgrading to Windows 11 should be hassle free and simple. That's my approach in the future regarding the Windows operating system.
 

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SomeC said:
I recently got a laptop for my studies that came preinstalled with Windows 11.

I am thinking about "downgrading" from Windows 11 to Windows 10 because of the optimization Windows 10 offers. Currently, Windows 11 uses almost 5 GB of RAM even while idling, and new features like Copilot, Microsoft 365, and the built-in AI tools don't really serve a purpose for me. On top of that, Windows 10 has a more minimalistic look, which I prefer.

What is your opinion on doing this, especially considering that Windows 10 support (even the extended support) is coming to an end soon?
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In a year's time, it is doubtful that the optimization you seek will be any different unless you add more RAM on your system.
So you will have to upgrade anyway, you are better off getting acquainted with Windows 11, this is something you'll have to do eventually.
The Win 11 GUI is different but it works well once you give it a chance.
See what you can uninstall or disable on your 11 system first, give it a try for a few weeks and THEN downgrade if that does not work for you.
What code will you be working on?
 

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