10 Things That Might Stop You Upgrading to Windows 11

[@Britec09]

What things do you dislike about windows 11? let me know below.

[@christopherlawley1842]

I recently got Win10 to work decently. It's only an operating system for pete's sake that I use to run my applications. I don't need the aggravation of a change. Not doing it. Windows explorer - don't use it, I prefer Directory OPUS. Notepad - don't use it, I prefer Textpad

[@corey7219]

The UI, and right click context menu

[@John_Chiasson]

What has me saying I'll never switch is the fact that it is giving up too much control to MS. It is a big bundle of spyware, and it now has the capability of censoring you. It can even delete content you own that it doesn't like. Since I only need Windows for my tax program, and it's available as a cloud based service accessible from anything, I'll use the cloud based program when Win 10 is no longer an option. I absolutely hate all cloud based services, but I'll choose the cloud over Win 11.

[@Paulzpc]

I'm riding it out, I might go back to Windows 7 or mess around with Linux, they have a Linux that acts like Windows 11, what's funny about that is, people are complaining that it looks too much like Windows 11, Windowsfx there is a free version and a paid version cost 36 dollars ( something like that) This Linux is fused with a Microsoft environment and bloat wear like Whatsapp and Skype, all the fun garbage.

[@edalder2000]

Menu Bar-it's designed to drive you to MS goods and services. That is microtransactions by any other name. Advertising on File Explorer and such as well will also happen. You can bet that MS looks at Apple's locked garden of an OS and drools. So I foresee a day when Window S mode is the default. Only use apps from there-period. No opt out. Removal of features-like I always put my task bar at the top of any monitor and extra steps for right click context menus. I was able to use Rufus and put Win 11 on two unsupported laptops. a ThinkPad e858. CPU was one gen too old. That's it. Also a ThinkPad x250. Both machines worked fine. The unsupported part is artificial and that angers me.

[@SoulPoetryandOtherWorks]

For me, it is the hardware requirements. Microsoft is encouraging the obsolescence of stable working hardware for what. More landfill? Do you remember the days when an operating system had to be lean and efficient so most of the processor and memory resources could be used by the applications? Those were the days.

[@prodigys9823]

I agree, but those days unfortunately are over. And with the force inclusion of AI, which would be more tracking and more privacy concerns.

[@pdjhh]

Yep windows is now so bloated it’s a mess.

[@johnnyblack4261]

A lot of Linux distros still uphold those traditions!

[@dom3335]

But I've seen Bill Gates talk about how all the poor people need to change the way they live to protect the environment. There's no way he would allow Microsoft to unnecessarily create more landfill.. just so he can be richer. Surely

[@johnnyblack4261]

@@dom3335 Yeah this climate change shit is a scam!

[@Whit3WolfXArcadia]

Hardware requirements are still the biggest issue for many

[@Britec09]

I agree

[@TheForce_Productions]

The issue actually is windows. Mackosoft is more a wallpaper designer than OS's.

[@GaryBeltz]

If Microsoft completely phases out control panel that's going to make it hart for people like me who do IT work for companies. When someone's outlook profile get corrupted by updates that have gone wrong, and so on. We go to control panel and the mail control panel section and remove the profiles, restart, the computer, and then have them set up outlook like they had just received the computer.

[@Britec09]

I agree

[@DevilbyMoonlight]

very true.. .. when will they learn if it isn't broke and is a key feature then leave it alone, IT techs have a busy enough day putting out end user issues without the extra workload.. but I think Micro$oft will go to a windows as a service model at some point cutting out IT as much as possible..

[@GaryBeltz]

@@DevilbyMoonlight They take away my job I will rebel

[@hotmixer2010]

Another thing as a IT guy who has seen enough Microsoft crap is just wipe and load the whole 365 program or wipe and load Windows itself and tell the user to go and sleep in the pantry

[@GaryBeltz]

@@hotmixer2010 keep it up and Mac and Linux will take over Microsoft

[@gwgux]

Microsoft wants people to buy new computers...at a time when people are spending less while inflation is high. Microsoft is pushing more telemetry gathering onto their customers...at a time when people are learning what that actually means for privacy (even the non-technical people are questioning it now). Microsoft is making UI changes for the sake of change without convincing people they're needed (taskbar, start menu, settings app, etc.)...at a time when people are more opinionated about it than ever. Microsoft is hiding settings or removing them...at a time when more people are learning about computers than ever before and need to be able to fix what they broke or let someone else fix it for them. Microsoft is forcing customers to tie in to their online ecosystem by forcing people to use a Microsoft account...at a time when Internet access is still spotty and unreliable for millions of people depending on where they live (some even have metered connections) and people aren't too keen about giving Microsoft all their data to begin with given the telemetry controversy. Microsoft updates are a mixed bag and are known to break things...at a time when people really don't want to be bothered with botched forced updates getting in the way of what they want to do on their schedule. Outside of specific software/hardware that only works on Windows, why would anyone want to use it when it doesn't stay out of their way to let people get on their lives? I'm not saying to go to Mac or Linux or ditch the PC/laptop for a tablet/phone per say, but who actually honestly needs Windows outside of specific things that only work with it? Most games work on Linux now without the DRM/anticheat nonsense (which is ethically questionable to begin with). Both Mac and Linux desktops can be preinstalled in such a way that a novice can sit down in front of a running system and click the icon for the browser of their choice and go to town on the Internet without anybody's help. The alternatives for games, software, and hardware options for many tasks (granted not all) do exist and many of them do cover a lot of people's needs. Again, I'm not telling people to dump Windows for Mac or Linux or even a tablet. But I am throwing the question out there for everyone to challenge them: How reliant are you on Windows? Seriously...after considering all the alternative even from using consoles for gaming to alternative software apps. How reliant are you on Windows? This is a time in computing history where I think more people are asking themselves that question than ever before.

[@gwgux]

Edited for typos.

[@_sir_reginald]

This is actually a really good point. Seems so obvious now that you mention it. Tech isn't as niche as it used to be and your comment is bringing to light a lot of the careless assumptions/beliefs I have as a result of the era of tech/internet I grew up in. Your simple but poignant question gives me a lot to observe and ponder. Overall great comment. Feels like my perspective has definitely expanded. Thank you.

[@leonidas14775]

An AI that I didn't choose to install is bloatware.

[@John_Chiasson]

You got it in your first point: my laptop (that I had to buy a few years ago when Win 7 hit eol and I needed to switch to Win 10) is not compatible. I am not buying a new one to use an OS that I just don't want! So, I'll be switching to Linux or another little known alternative OS when Win 10 hits eol.

[@Britec09]

That is a very common issue for a lot of windows users

[@Glenn_123]

Same I have a laptop that is not that old and yet I can not use it!

[@Roadkill7878]

Brian the issue is I don’t have a choice. My wife works from home so our PC is shared. She uses a load of office applications and to make life easy for her when sharing files and stuff with her boss we continue to use Windows 11. I hate it but I feel trapped. I guess it will grow on me

[@Britec09]

All of the things mentioned can be changed

[@philipfirks7755]

I might be missing something unsaid here, but can you not get a separate computer?

[@redrust3]

As an IT professional, who does a lot of support on both Max and Windows computers, I try to make their new system, such as windows 11, look like an older system like either Windows 10, 7, or XP. my goal is to make the user as comfortable as possible as soon as possible. Another thing that’s interesting, is that you can use applications that are older, like office 2007.

[@SupraManG]

I, too, am a fan of CONTROL PANEL as it is the easiest way to get to where you need to. You got lucky that lightning didn't surge into your place and fry your computer system. I had that happen to me and when it hit my house, it fried my phone line and completely melted the modem on my computer. Fortunately, that was the only component that was damaged. Be safe making those vids during a storm, M8.

[@texasforever7887]

You should get a Tripp Lite iso-bar surge protector. They are worth every penny and actually work.

[@DerekThomasLirio]

I left Windows over a year ago after it incorrectly told me my hard drive was permanently damaged. I had Windows 10. When it told me Windows could not boot because the hard drive needed to be replaced, I did as anyone with common sense would do and ignored the Windows diagnosis. Have been happily running Ubuntu for well over a year and am much more satisfied. I don't think I'm ever going back to Windows. I do realize that there may be, in the future, a reason why I would need Windows. So I have the Windows 10 ISO on a USB drive, which I can boot to in a virtual machine.

[@Britec09]

Like a lot of Linux uses, they use Virtual Machine for Windows, which tells me they can't fully leave windows behind. Most Linux uses have one foot still in Windows.

[@DerekThomasLirio]

@@Britec09 Well, I run an IT business, and Windows is the operating system used by most people. I run Windows from a USB drive when I need it. I haven't used Windows in years, but most people still use it.

[@markanderson2155]

I personally am not too crazy about 11, I will hold on to my 2 versions of 10 as long as possible. I already have 1 system with 11 that I really don't like and I barely use it. If Microsoft history remains the same I will hold out until 12 or next version. According to history that version should be a better one. Other than that I will have to learn to adapt. My one and only issue with Microsoft is being forced into things I don't like or want. 11 a polished fancy version of 10 is ok. Some things I like and alot that I don't. My number 1 issue with it is compatibility, mostly with processor types. I have a system that meets every minimum requirement except for processor type and it's an AMD laptop. But it meets core count and speed, go figure. Unfortunately hardware vendors along with software vendors are still playing catch up with all advancements.

[@TomokoAbe_]

I'm not upgrading to Windows 11. Not until I'm forced to (Oct 2025). However, I'm fairly certain Windows 12 will be up by then. There is an alleged computer chip shortage yet the greed of Microsoft and the computer industry does not care about the TONS and TONS of ewaste they will produce by forcing people to trash perfectly good computers. I did not know about GC-TPM2 chips. I love Windows 10, so I'm sticking with it to the end.

[@mitabpraga7487]

Only two things stop me from upgrading to Windows 11. One of them is Windows 11. Windows 11 is the other one.

[@WillyEckaslike]

Reason 11 ....they will have to tear Windows 7 from my cold dead hands

[@Britec09]

Windows 7 is dead mate, not safe

[@WillyEckaslike]

@@Britec09 for a bit of surfing and watching your videos its fine and its not sending back every keystroke to Msoft

[@prodigys9823]

It’s not safe to use Windows 7. You need to be at least on windows 10 then in 2025 you have to go to windows 11.

[@technoWZ5598]

Yeah mate, it's not safe. Please upgrade to Windows 10 at the very least. Your at risk of getting infected if you stay with Windows 7, and oh boy, won't that be a nightmare? 😮

[@pcrepairtech]

Windows 7 is dead, move to 11 or at least 10 if you want to stay safe.

[@chapposa]

Used Win 11 for about 4 months and that was about it. Sure its stable but the interface is garbage. I will be sticking with Win 10 till the end of life Oct 2025

[@nufgorf]

I have 1 machine with WIn11 on it - since I need to be able to use 11 and know its quirks ( I fix computers for a living ). The rest run Win 10 Pro or Linux Mint I loathe Win 11, since it makes almost everything I need to do as a service tech harder. Locking away more and more functions while adding more resource consuming "telemetry", just to increase advertising revenue! For non-gamers who don't rely on Office, I am now reccomending older computers be switched to linux Mint ( and getting a significant performance boost in most cases ) instead of buying a new machine with Win 11. If 80 year old computer users can use Mint, anyone who doesn't need "windows only" software can use it.

[@DevilbyMoonlight]

every iteration of windows since 95 and NT4.0 has had the very things that people who actually use their machines more and more mouse clicks away, one of the biggest ones for me was the change they did to keyboard navigation of the directory introduced with vista... moving large groups of files quickly without touching a mouse died at that point

[@pozzo6828]

Compared to 10, settings in 11 are unintuitive and irritating. The context menu is absolutely rubbish; many games still perform horribly. Privacy doesn't exist.

[@philipfirks7755]

In my limited experience of Win 11, I agree. But I feel that MS has been making my control of my computer progressively more difficult with each Windows release since, what?, Vista? But they are beginning to take the p**s now.

[@anthonyfmoss]

Brian, any chance of covering how to install one of these TPM chips?

[@foxmulder2941]

Thank you for making me feel better about not being able to switch over to Windows 11, and yes , I heard the thunder BOOM !

[@Britec09]

It was loud

[@Drottninggatan2017]

Has there been any explanation as to why they are requiring 8 gen cpu and TPM 2.0 ? The question is why? I ran the command tpm.msc on my computers, and on the win 10 system tpm is not initiated but version 1.2, on the win 7 system it is shut down and version 1.2. Obviously we do not need any TPM at all.

[@Drottninggatan2017]

I have understood now that the cpu requirement is because of that 8th gen intel cpu has tpm built into them. So that is also totally related to TPM. And TPM is used for something called "windows hello" and bitlocker, encryption of the hard drive. Well, most people does not use bitlocker. We do not encrypt our harddrives. And I do not use any "windows hello" at all. The hardware requirement of TPM for windows 11 is a complete farce. It would not help us one bit even if we had TPM. Is there any statistical proof that TPM helps in any way? Does it help against ransome-ware?

[@KevT2853]

I have tried Win11 on a non-qualifying PC. It works perfectly well but, like you, I just do not like the clumsy style of it one little bit. So here I am back on Win10 via my Acronis Image, taken prior to the experiment that lasted two weeks, before I couldn't stand it any longer...! Nice try Microsoft but an epic fail as far as I'm concerned...!!!

[@GeoSam]

Thanks Brian. I'm very unhappy with the right-click content menu.

[@Britec09]

You're welcome!

[@larrybowles5348]

do they make a "usb" type of tpm2.0 plug and play module?

[@Britec09]

Not that I know of

[@beef_s0up]

They also buffed their Windows Security/Antivirus so whenever you disable it. It slows down your pc whenever your opening a file, etc. And it just turns itself back on. Based on my observations only in Win 11 not even Defender Control can do the job even Group Policy.

[@technoWZ5598]

I've switched to Linux, and I'm never going back to Windows. I didn't upgrade to Windows 11 because my hardware is incompatible. I also hate a lot of things about Windows 11, and Windows 10 for that matter, so that's why I decided to go the Linux route. I also use tons of software that supports Linux, so migrating to Linux was no issue. I don't recommend people migrate unless they know whats involved, and if they're prepared to make the jump. Unfortunately, the end of Windows 10 is coming closer and closer, so people will have to suck it up and buy a new PC, or try another operating system, such as Linux or Mac OS. I don't see the majority of people doing that though, most users will stick with what they know.

[@Stravioska]

only 2 problems in Linux is that games runs like shit and some winapp don't run on it

[@technoWZ5598]

@@Stravioska Yeah, it's still lacks in gaming, but do remember that Steam deck and other such things will really help Linux in that regard.

[@welshtony1]

For me the biggest annoyance is Windows screwing around with my sound. I am seriously tempted to go back to 10 just because of that, everything else doesn't bother me and I actually like Windows 11

[@shilombaba]

I can't be sure I know exactly what you're talking about, but Windows 10 is always messing up with my sound settings... not 11, but 10 !

[@welshtony1]

@shilombaba 10 has been fine for me but 11 was causing serious issues for my sound. Not had the issue for a while so it seems to be fixed

[@shilombaba]

@@welshtony1 I haven't tried 11 yet. When it comes to my computer, I'm a creature of habit, my windows are always on the "higly customized" side, and I'm too lazy to start all over again :)

[@cpuuk]

MS continues its User improvement policy of taking all the really useful things, putting them together, then hiding them.

[@martinmalone6324]

Been building systems and my own for many many many years and still struggle with windows 10, XP was the best operating sytem for navigation and remembring in opinion.

[@gladperez]

Thanks for the video. I will not be upgrading to 11. I don't think they think about the end user when they create this stuff.

[@TheCynysterMind]

windows continues to try and turn their desktop into a touch based gui. It is a huge mistake in my opinion. What they should have done is allowed you to choose between a desktop interface and a touch interface. That way you can have then end users decide what works for them.

[@slowpoke3102]

The forced MS account is to keep track of your activities. . . worse than some browsers.

[@Chewiebakke]

I agree with everything you've highlighted and would add the fact you can't pin shortcuts to the start menu, as I usually do with documents I frequently use at work... the number of times I've hit 'WINKEY' & typed 'phone.docx' and STILL had to click the documents tab for my suppliers' numbers list is not funny in the least. It's not just Windows, Outlook has gone from awkward bloated email software to awkward overbloated trash that has email capability buried in it somewhere in a very short time recently. The very worst thing about my work is MS. Most used phrase at my desk: "I f*cking hate you, Microsoft"

[@markjackson5669]

Nice Lightening Brian.

[@Britec09]

Scared me lol

[@markjackson5669]

I believe the term jump scare springs to mind , very common while playing horror games or minecraft. lol

[@redrust3]

Microsoft installs a lot of bloatware in windows 11. You can right click on taskbar, click task manager. Look for startup. On each of the startup tasks, you can right click and choose disable for any tasks you want. Specifically, I look for Cortana, which sucks up a lot of system resources. Another one is that Microsoft edge sense to start automatically, and runs several instances, the sum of which can really cripple your system performance. Turn the light off as well.

[@welshtony1]

I was outside doing a little bit of gardening what that thunder came, was stupidly loud

[@Britec09]

Yeah, scared the crap out of me

[@dab42bridges80]

Web searching can be disabled in Privacy and Security, Searching Windows. Find My Files, click the "Classic" option. (type "search" in the "Find a Setting" in the Settings menu, and select "Windows Search Settings" to reduce clicks)

[@404ares]

The biggest issue I have with Windows 11, personally, is how mac-like it is. Even just visually, the base design of the OS is a lot closer to what you would've found in MacOS earlier on- reminiscent of BigSur or another of the intel Mac versions. the bloatware, the transition into more 'user friendly' software like apps, and the user exploitation of having all of those privacy settings defaultly enabled and the advertiser stuff too, like... It's a very power-user *unfriendly* OS which makes sense in theory but feels like a huge slap in the face after so long. people were upset when windows 10 *hid* advanced settings that were standard in win7, much less removed them or stripped them down completely like win11 seems to have done. i really want to switch over so that i can stay up to date and knowledgable , but i just really really don't like win 11 that much. i'm really praying that it's a win 8 situation and either it'll get updated down the line to be more usable, or win 12 will release sooner than expected (and be tolerable) so i can just skip win 11 entirely. edit: i forgot about the improved powershell/changes to CMD. the ONE thing from win 11 that i'm jealous of.

[@almedogjurgji]

I hope they don’t completely remove control panel which for me is much more user friendly than their settings.

[@colin_a]

I think when Windows 11 first came out, we had many users who accidentally upgraded their machines, and because of the limited rollback window could not undo it.., so that was why there was a "take up" for the product, which gave MS a false view of people's distaste for it. We had to rebuild a number of them again with Windows 10, but that takes time and we just didn't have the resources to do it. Hardly any of our users wanted Windows 11 due to all the things you have pointed out. It's been very badly thought out.., and reminds me of the mess that was Vista. Windows 12 needs to be right or MS will be heading even further down the tubes..

[@stevejarvis186]

You've convinced me Brian not to change, and I know were no longer part of the EU but Im staggered that they and the Trading Standards body that may exist in the US haven't said to MS this isn't acceptable that your bringing out an OS that forces millions of usable PC`s and laptops into landfill. MS should be made to bring out all OS`s that will run on the majority of machines currently in use. Look at all the PC`s in the NHS, look at the cost to the taxpayer of replacing all of those. If they hadn't filled 11 with all this bloatware perhaps 11 would run on the existing PC`s and laptops. The aforementioned EU and American Trading Standards body should INMO look into the `collusion` between MS and companies like Intel/AMD, into forcing us all to buy new machines, surely there must be some illegality in play here!

[@ethimself5064]

Good rant👍👍

[@prodigys9823]

Oh, I forgot to mention they took that feature off because it was there with windows 10 calendar without the need for other apps.

[@69mazzz]

Taskbar..hate the merge folders, prefer my folders separate. Background apps..Have to click each app to turn off apps running in the background. Control panel...leave it alone! Remove Xbox gaming crap instead! Cortana...have never used it! I prefer Windows 10, but for some reason after running Windows update the install becomes unstable.

[@Britec09]

Windows 10 is still more used than Windows 11. that's got to say something to Microsoft

[@fergy1442]

Just not going to give up on a perfectly good laptop that works fine on Windows 10 even though it's 8 years old and is obviously not compatible Just to let Microsoft harvest more data from me. I have a mini PC and Tower PC that are compatible but may put Linux on he mini and a very cut down version of windows 11 for games i can't run on Linux or MacOS on the tower, Think it's time to dust of the Macbook Pro and iMac and use them for everything else. Just can not afford to update or upgrade.

[@michaelpearson9]

I hate the right click desktop u need to right click it then press more options to bring up the options what windows 10 had everything is changing for the worst why couldn't they just stick with windows 10 and just keep updating it

[@dab42bridges80]

As far as settings are concerned, using the "find a setting" search can speed up navigation if you don't like clicking. Of course, if you don't like usiong the keyboard either...

[@j.tomahawk5412]

Recently change to windows 11. Rufus has the option when creating a bootable flash drive. To remove online requirement when installing a fresh install.

[@THEEStickyxbootz]

I think this video has done a good job at talking me out of upgrading to 11. I've honestly be considering building a PC from scratch and putting SteamOS on it because of the lack of bloat and I only use my PC for gaming and youtube

[@scotter]

Thanks for this! I agree with everything you said. I'm sticking with Windows 10 for as long as possible. Oh and FYI: The "also" form of "to" is spelled "too" 🙂

[@truckwrecker6822]

I followed your earlier advice and installed Enterprise 2019.

[@Britec09]

Nice, hope it works out OK for you.

[@wildthing6668813]

The first thing I do with any new PC is go through the settings and delete loads of stuff using Revo uninstaller, I've done it since my first Windows 7 PC.

[@Mr_.G]

Microsoft have made it harder for those who don't want to be a source for data harvesting. Though it really doesn't take long to fix that yourself. If you don't like the way things look then you could use Rainmeter to fix that. There's tonnes of safe RegEdit options to fix all the other crap as well. I never sign in, switched that off permanently. It cannot reactivate on its own. It's your hardware, you own it, so it should definitely do as it's instructed (same goes for the OS). Oh and fixing the Right Click menu takes less than 5 minutes.

[@NZIGNANTI]

Care to share your "must haves?"

[@Mr_.G]

@@NZIGNANTI Why?

[@NZIGNANTI]

@@Mr_.G I'm genuinely curious.

[@Mr_.G]

@@NZIGNANTI Ok. So what are you referring to when you say "must haves"?

[@NZIGNANTI]

@@Mr_.G Like which regedits to disable. & how to avoid sign in.

[@ryankery5052]

I disabled the windows 11 context menu.

[@redrust3]

If you don’t like Win 11, switch to an Apple Mac. I make a living supporting both. Mac is less distracting, as it doesn’t seek ad revenue from everyone in sight. If you want your Start button on the left, instead of the middle, right click the taskbar, and choose taskbar settings. Its near the bottom of the menu. Carefully review the settings. Some options can be helpful.

[@ejtaylor73]

I think Windows is trying to make every electronic device compatible, and making windows look and behave like your phone is one of those ways. My PC is NOT a phone, I don't want it to feel like it is, if I want to see my phone, I'll look at my phone, not my desktop. I have NO interest in Windows 11.

[@journeyon1983]

Brian, can you show us that registry hack you mentioned to move the taskbar to the left? I've not seen that method yet.

[@philipfirks7755]

Interesting vid. For me, the one thing that will stop me upgrading to Windows 11 is ... me! During the brief time I had it, I had no problems, but it felt cheap, and I object to being told I must have a MS account to set it up. As for the proposed (now abandoned?) Recall feature - dreadful. A touch screen version might be useful - I could touch it with a brick!

[@preston176]

for me they better do all they wanna but backwards compatibility is a must alongside reliability i can allow for bugs unless it is not breaking my experience

[@TreborSachs]

I hate that they force the masses to switch OS every few years. Yet for most corporations, they are not using 11, or even 10. Most are still running XP. We should be allowed to use whatever we want. Just like a lot of games now. You can only play them while the servers are active. IDK maybe I'm finally the old guy yelling at kids on my yard.

[@Galaxy.Windows]

why get the reskined Windows 10 over the stock Windows 10

[@slim_2280]

I'm still on Windows 10, but only for gaming and for booting up my GOXLR settings. Once I have booted my settings, then I go to my Linux PC. I don't want to upgrade to Windows 11, as gaming on Linux is still isn't quite there yet. Got two years and four months to go, before Windows 10 gets booted to the ether, never to be seen again. The thing that gets my goat about Windows as a whole, is the fact it's locked down to how Microsoft wants you to use it. I could go on and say everyone move to Linux, but that is just stupid and I have been guilty of saying that in the past. It's such a shame that Microsoft and other proprietary systems, Google, Apple, had to go down the root of selling us all as products, spy and key log everything you type. It isn't the excuse of not having anything to hide, but knowing that everything you do on your own computer, whether you bought a copy or upgraded through an update, constantly being monitored by Microsoft and their Microsoft Edge, forever doing the same thing in the background and attached to the start menu, as well as the search. Just knowing you're being monitored and key logged gives me the Heebie-Geebies. Even if you install Firefox, set that as your Default browser, Edge is still logging everything you do, as you can't uninstall Microsoft Edge, so you're lumbered as it has always been with Microsoft, with two Browsers. Used to be a really outdated version of Internet Explorer and Google Chrome (before they started spying), on my old Windows 7 PC. AI is taking over the world and it will all end with a whimper.

[@slim_2280]

@@dreaper2087 Don't get me wrong for most users yes, they can move straight over to Linux. The majority though don't want to have to relearn something new. They'll moan if they can't have Photoshop, or Adobe Premiere and other Proprietary software that they rely on. Still have to tinker in Linux to get games running properly, probably not as much, but I for one want just want to run a game, without the hassle.

[@ryankery5052]

I like the windows 11 settings.

[@dab42bridges80]

Right-click context menu, try right-clicking on the Start Menu button in the task bar.

[@ryankery5052]

A program I reccomend is winaero tweaker.

[@robertfitzgerald3432]

What about installing a mini w/Win 11..how do I transfer my email program and data from LT Win 10 to Mini Win 11 ??

[@cvitos]

I dislike system requirements. Since am not about to upgrade any time soon given my needs, will probably have a dual boot with linux and windows10 for some apps and games. A big middle finger for MS from me.

[@rohithbenny8675]

Do you face any performance issues or any other problems after updating to may 2023 (KB5026372) windows 11 22h2?

[@MrKentaroMotoPI]

I deflected that update with the Show or Hide Updates Tool because I read about many issues. Did the same with March and April (3706 and 5239). Did you install any of these?

[@21stcenturymetal31]

I have 0 issues with 11. I personally love it. A few tweaks and a little personalization it’s works beautifully.

[@kuo1337]

I like the rounded-ness and liveliness of the windows, icons, and everything. the sharp angles of windows 8 and 10 annoys me

[@ESOFTLECTURERS]

sir how do I get this wallpaper can you provide the link plz

[@gazmix589]

A friend says wait until Windows 12 but because i'm on Windows 10 will 12 be out before security updates end for 10?

[@Britec09]

Windows 12 will be just like Windows 11

[@Britec09]

No MACOS is not perfect

[@gazmix589]

@@Britec09 he says the trend is that one is good & the next one bad like xp & then vista but i dunno.. So i guess then no choice.

[@gazmix589]

can i ask? my pc fan on my Dell optiplex 3020 is really loud in this heat.. Is it ok or should i turn it off. Soz i needed to ask.

[@konyctg]

I’ve said this once in another video but I will say it again, YOU CAN BRING THE OLD CONTEXT MENU WITH ONE CLICK BY PRESSING SHIFT + right CLICK

[@gamesturbator]

I have a high-end system ( 2070 super being the extension) and I've had Windows 11 tell me I can't use such and such because I don't meet the requirements. Weird.

[@christop_bader]

I just updated to Win-11 and its really not that bad except for three things, The Settings Page is very hard to navigate and the Loss Of The Ribbon on File Explorer and of course the Context Menus, other than that I can live with it

[@kevinwiens4804]

I should have stayed with Windows 10 Pro...basically Windows 11 Pro sucks...they are removing "Control" from the HOME user .You don't actually "own" anything "they" do! You get a license to use their OS on your machine..

[@StaceyAyodele]

For me, I've used MacBooks and Windows PCs. Got a MacBook Air gifted to me recently and I love it. I'm done with Windows and Microsoft's bullshit. The Windows UI is so cringe and so annoying to use, whereas macOS is just easier to use and consistent across the OS. I'm glad I was gifted that MacBook Air, best thing that could have ever happened to me.

[@StaceyAyodele]

@@dreaper2087 After a month of playing, I got bored XD decided to abandon it and Windows.

[@ryankery5052]

I did a upgrade bypass so I could upgrade to windows 11.

[@Jezza_One]

All this saltiness over the start menu the only time I used it was to get to the power off icon.

[@wbushnaq]

It reminds me of the days of Windows 10 when it began and people did not want it. However, after five years, people were able to accept the new Windows.

[@Britec09]

Its always the way.

[@Edmundostudios]

Because Windows 7 became unsupported

[@NZIGNANTI]

Windows will run everyone off to linux

[@Fletch8714]

Thanks, Jim For the Video BTW

[@aaroncheah2088]

Crappy task bar experience. I downgraded back to W10. Might upgrade again after 2025 or later.

[@David_W-ol8qg]

you can put the start menu on the taks barto the left already on win 11 with out editing anything like that

[@walterxplinge3867]

I'm not going to adopt Win 11. I don't like it, I don't want it, I don't want to be forced into buying new hardware, and if I have to pay for a license I don't want adverts. I'll be off to another OS, even if it means buying new hardware. At least that will be from my choice, rather than Microsoft's.

[@walterxplinge3867]

@@dreaper2087 having just had a quick Google about and found that there is a ChromeOS flex which will run on the hardware I have. My wife and I both have Chromebooks, but the Win PC has all our photographs and videos on HDD. Having looked at cloud storage it would cost a huge amount for us to move everything there, so a Chromebox, or my old PC, would be our preferred option.

[@BillyfromConsett]

The more i hear about W11, the more reasons I'm sticking with W10 in my new i9 build.

[@ardithconley2628]

Most all B550 MB's have TPM on them. However, you have to turn in on in bios to get it to pass the hardware test. I do not know why but that feature is turned off by default. Maybe that will change. Going through this hassle I believe this will push me to Linux. I will be testing the paid version of Zorin OS due to it is set up to run windows programs + you can make a virtual machine to run the ones you can not get to work with Zorin Linux.

[@jonathan75801]

They partly only made CPU restrictions to improve sales of there new surface books and pc.

[@michelwong1]

I love Window 95。。。I love Window 98。。。I love Window XP。。。I love Window 7。。。The trend of new tech and features keep pushing me to go forward ! I have been using Win 7 quite some time until MS allowed to upgrade to Window 10. After Window 10 for few years, I decided to upgrade to Window 11 on one of my PC. After I adapted to Win 11 and got used to it, slowly I upgrade all my laptops and some old PCs to Win 11, leaving 1 or 2 for Win 10. I am happy with Win 11, may be 【WIN 12】 soon ! 。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。😁😁😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@usamasattar1139]

I thought thunderbolt took Brian out 😂

[@Britec09]

it was above our house

[@wildthing6668813]

I for one will change to Linux if I can ever work out how to install it on my HP elite 8300 PC I 've tried numerous options but I cannot get it to install. I had Unbuntu installed on a windows 7 PC as a duel boot option but with this PC everything I tried doesn't work whether it's altering the boot order to turning off secure boot.

[@notjustforhackers4252]

HP usually do pretty well with Linux support. I'd contact them for assistance.

[@eidodk]

I wouldn't call Windows 11 an "upgrade"... It isn't really adding anyting "new", and Windows 10 is working flawlessly already.

[@gregalss]

is mack os perfect ??

[@Britec09]

MacOS is not perfect

[@gregalss]

@@Britec09 ok

[@dawoodamin1173]

Jokes on you. My computer is not compatible with Windows 11 so it is never going to upgrade. There are also a lot of problems with Windows 11 as well right now.

[@jameshadaway8621]

windows should have been an alternative to having to keep a linux system up to date, and microsoft have failed at keeping a simple os easy to use, instead changed system menus making them harder to navigate, they should not phase out support for win 10 as not everyone can upgrade or want 11

[@johngoard8272]

Oh that is bad news for me Brian if they are going to clamp down on the OS on unsupported hardware when Windows 10 ends. My old Ivy Bridge my main desktop is running with those bypass conditions and it runs Windows 11 Pro without any problems at all an I fail to see whose security is being compromised by the insistence of there being a TPM chip on the board. My board (Asus P8Z77-L ) has a spot for a TPM module but getting one to fit is impossible I have searched everywhere for one that is a 21pin version and in any case the CPU is also not in their listings and I cannot see there is any alternative that is compatible that would fit onto my board. So I am hoping that Microsoft will soften their approach on such machines even if they state that the operator does so at their own risk as I think my ESET Smart Security and Brave browser will cover my safety needs. As for the taskbar I thought I saw recently a way to make the taskbar wider or narrower just by adjusting the size of the icons on it at least I don't think I was dreaming. For me anyway the taskbar is situated at the bottom is what I like and a taskbar anywhere else to me would look ridiculous and unworkable but that is a purely personal choice I suppose. The Start/open that GUI is not a problem for me I just delete the ones I don't want and add ones I do it isn't rocket science. I agree with you there are a LOT of clicks into settings etc but I have bypassed a lot of what I use the most ie regedit ,command prompt ,Task manager, Snip (old version my pet peeve with 11 is that awful new snipping tool) Disk cleanup, Notepad etc etc by just pinning them to the taskbar! Sorry for the rant but these are the things that niggle me about the system. Brian take a look at this on the taskbar I mentioned kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKTakouZjLx2pZI

[@SH_SLR722s]

4:24 I thought something crashed or fell down xD

[@davep3786]

linux is looking so much better these days than micro -fail 11

[@jacekpuszko8764]

well my processor isn't supported if I wont to install Windows 11 I have to buy a new computer.

[@Britec09]

Because Microsoft says so

[@davehenderson6896]

I'm not down grading to Win 11.

[@george6252]

Sounds like they tried to reinvent the wheel. After every successful platform (XP/7/10) the next one is lousy. Staying with my windows 10 until I have too change, probably 12-15.