Things That Would Make Windows Good Again

[@thomasschoeck9080]

Microsoft doesn’t care about user complaints and never has. In fact, I remember that back at the time of Windows ME they used to include a non-disparagement clause in their license agreement to try to prevent users from complaining about their operating system. I don’t see this in their license agreements anymore so I’m guessing that it was probably not enforceable.

[@Britec09]

I agree, they never listen

[@louf7178]

Holy moly, I never heard of a non-disparagement clause. LOL. I usually forget how greedy and arrogant they were before they saw serious competition. Now, one can feel the economic pressure they're under. Also, the AI is the hottest trend since, maybe, Win95 days.

[@gwgux]

@@louf7178 Microsoft is one of the most valuable companies on the planet. What "economic pressure" can they possibly be under right now? Also what "serious competition"? Mac and Linux have been around for decades and still haven't taken down the Microsoft monopoly on the desktop. Sure they do face serious competition in other markets like server operating systems, consoles, AI, cloud services, etc., but on the desktop nobody has been able to take them down.

[@TrayCity7]

I'm so tired of companies only focusing on updates where they can somehow monetize and serve ads

[@Paul_Sleeping]

If something is free, you’re the product.

[@oronjoffe]

It’s essentially a simple proposition. Make Windows *better* than the previous version, not just *different*

[@tonywise198]

Nearly all of what you mentioned, is what drove me away from Windows. It is a great shame.

[@johanb.7869]

In 2017 an update borked my W10 and since I always wanted to try Linux, this was the perfect opportunity to try it and so I did and since than I've never used Windows again.

[@kriskras1969]

I stick to windows 10 for as long as i can. By the time i switch to 11 i am sure most things can be disabled or removed by then. Love your vids. Respect!

[@GlimpseofLight24]

How to make Windows Good Again? Simple:: Bring back everyone their favorite Windows 7 !! or give an option for others to stay with whatever windows they prefer.

[@LenovoProGaming]

My pc came with windows 11, after a few months i went to 10

[@andreasplosky8516]

Me too. Many people upgrade to Windows 10, after having endured 11 for a while.

[@LenovoProGaming]

@@andreasplosky8516 i HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE x10^9 windows 11 so much i just despise it, eyah 22h2 10 is kinda bad but alot better than that

[@erikferguson71]

Mine went to Linux. I am glad I got out when I did.

[@andreasplosky8516]

- Better Interface. Why make it worse? I don't get it. The start menu has degraded horribly. The Taskbar has degraded horribly. Give us control. - NO spyware . NO adware - Local account - Make bloatware clearly optional. No obfuscation. No lying corp talk, to con people into making bad choices.

[@EasyGameEh]

with good functional and beautiful ui I think they could get away with everything else pretty effectively

[@PeterHonig.]

I chuckle because you are describing Linux. If you want a really beautiful UI, take a look at KDE Plasma. I feel it is Windows the way it should have been, which is why I made the switch after being a Windows fan for decades back to when there was Win 3.0.

[@andreasplosky8516]

@@EasyGameEh I think you are right. If Windows 11 UI was a true joy to use, and people had options to customize and arrange it to their hearts content, I believe they would accept a lot of the other shit that Micro$oft has going on.

[@andreasplosky8516]

@@PeterHonig. Linux has nice interface options. Problem is I don't want to fiddle around with my apps and games to get them to work. I know many work good, but I still see many people online who have issues with many important games. On WIndows it just all works. I never have problems. If "Linux" found a definitive solution tomorrow, I would be on Linux the day after tomorrow.

[@EasyGameEh]

yep, tried daily driving linux/kde for half a year - had more issues than in 20+ years on windows. that's not even touching games. linux users tend to heavily underestimate lack of functionality and or compatibility. and even if it was 99% it is still a huge jump (or rather drop) from windows' 99.99%. while w10 lasts there's no pragmatic and compelling enough reason to switch, only philosophical ones.

[@jasonhawkins4528]

I wish they would just put it like windows 7 GUI aero and just leave it plain so we can customize and install what we like but they don't care for their users

[@GlimpseofLight24]

Everyone needs the Windows 7 to be back!! Period.

[@jasonhawkins4528]

@@GlimpseofLight24 Tell you what we both speak the same language

[@anthony_4570]

​@@GlimpseofLight24I still use win 7 ultimate I dont care what the nay sayers say

[@AndreaBorman]

That's what i have been saying all along. But Microsoft won't. They got rid of the Windows 7 start menu with Windows 8 and they kept on changing it there after. For the worse. I now use Linux in which many of the desktop environments do have the Windows 7 style taskbar, start menu and layout. Linux Mint with either the Cinnamon or Mate desktop are some of many. So is kubuntu with it's KDE desktop. It's worth giving them a try. You get all of the software that you use on Windows so you won't miss Windows 11.

[@blutey]

Still on Win 7 on an old computer. Works fine. Can even do 4K video editing.

[@PhD63]

Totally agree with everything you’ve said Brian, unfortunately MS don’t give a toss what people think or want and they’ll just keep carrying on in their own sweet way. They must know what the pc community want, they just don’t care about the end user. I recently spent a couple of days trying to install Windows as a local account but everything I tried didn’t work. Luckily I’ve just discovered how to switch from a MS account to a local account so I’m happy now but as you say, why should we have to jump through hoops just to get our pc’s the way we want.

[@CoolDudeClem]

I agree with you on Microsoft Account, Telemetry, Ads, Bloat, Co-Pilot, AI, Updates, Edge keeps setting itself as default browser, and of course Recall. But I know some other features that would also be welcome. Different desktop environments, full compatibility with old Windows and DOS games/software. And I think the best of all is that home users shouldn't have to pay for windows, it should be free, no activation needed, no bloat or other bad stuff, along with all the other things mentioned here, that would be perfect.

[@Britec09]

Thanks

[@louf7178]

I'm curious why so many believe it should be free. If it's free, how would they get paid?

[@chesshooligan1282]

@@louf7178 They're probably the same people that think health care is a human right, and spending four years doing a Mickey Mouse course at uni at someone else's expense is also a human right.

[@tafsir5780]

If it ain't broke it doesn't need fixing, u listening Microsoft

[@johanb.7869]

W10 was supposed to be the last version ever, but now there's 11 and 12 on it's way. With even more crap, telemetry, adds and Recall BS.

[@mkskrakusnh]

Make Windows great again.

[@laurentitolledo1838]

make DOS great again!

[@johanb.7869]

Never gonna happen, but never say never they say, so who knows they finally listen to their users...

[@CesareVesdani]

Some things and nuggets that would make Windows great again would be to add back the search companion feature found in Windows XP and the gadgets gallery from Windows 7. That would greatly improve Windows 11, for sure.

[@aldntn]

All this work to debloat Win is harder than installing and getting familiar with Linux

[@Paul_Sleeping]

It’s not. We’re all just conditioned to think that grass is greener on the other side.

[@laurentitolledo1838]

@@Paul_Sleeping at least on the side am in is.... and others are seeing it as well....

[@roklaca3138]

😂😂😂

[@primoroy]

Linux CANNOT do what I need, neither can Apple OS.

[@davinp]

Since Windows 10, there is a feedback hub app that you an use to give feedback to Microsoft. But it seems that Microsoft is not listening to the feedback as they are not giving features people want or not removing features people don't want. Users just want a secure, stable version of Windows without bloatware

[@tonywise198]

Microsoft rarely listen to even the insiders these days since Angela Langowski took it over. During Gabe Aul's tenure it was quite good, then the next lady was more of a fashionista. Grief!

[@uzer_zero]

Agreed on all counts. I think the LTSC question is the biggest one. A nominally-priced license for LTSC would go a long way toward eliminating the negativity focused on Windows right now, IMHO. For those how understand and care about (a) being the 'product' and (b) getting rid of bloat and unneeded / invasive "features", this would be perfect. Say $50 for the full life cycle of a given version - no telemetry, no invasion of privacy, no constantly breaking my DAW with some update that prevents my Audio Interface from working. I'd pay that. Microsoft would only make money and inspire good will with something like this. The marketing idiots running the company (and too many others) are so focused on creating a social network marketing and targeted advertising platform (read: so focused on the Benjamins) that they're completely missing something that could benefit their brand.

[@US_Joe]

As always - great commentary Brian. Between Group policy, services, & more registry tweaks than I can mention, it's hard to keep track of them. TG for Revo Uninstaller. 👍

[@alexyt]

i agree 100% your opinion, i need customize/debloating my win 11 iso as i like, but should be is like that as default. And your tips/tutorial are always very good points.

[@memstechtips]

Nice video Brian! I agree with basically everything you mentioned in this video. I think the reason they are forcing Microsoft Accounts on people is to collect your data - Like if you sign in with a MS account during setup, OneDrive is automatically enabled and starts syncing your important folders (Desktop, Documents etc.) and I HATE THAT SO MUCH. Some other things I would like to see changed: 1. Ability to change taskbar positioning and size (without third-party software) - and to make it transparent (like in Windows 10) 2. Access to the old command ribbon in file explorer (without third-party software & registry tweaks) 3. Ability to completely remove the Recommended section in the Windows 11 start menu. 4. Ability to keep using the legacy Control Panel Windows and not be redirected to the Settings app. If I spend more time thinking some other things might come to mind as well but this is it for now, hopefully Microsoft pays some attention to some of these things.

[@Britec09]

I agree, Microsoft can fix these issues real easy.

[@laurentitolledo1838]

m$ may ask for payments to fix something.... why? _"...this is business!..."_

[@Dude_99981]

Dear BRITEC, Back then you call some of us "bully"... But now you see by yourself how corrupt became windows is... How much nonsense stuff that always came... Were not bully, were just tired, just like you now BRITEC

[@lint2023]

Someone needs to organize a worldwide feedback campaign that gets the message across to MS.

[@laurentitolledo1838]

the only way m$ will respond is via legal channels.....when its slapped with a (or several) class action suit(s)... any other method are just "whispers in the wind" for m$...

[@AndreaBorman]

It won't work. Everyone complained about the Metro theme in Windows 8 Beta but they brought it in anyway. More unwanted features happen in Windows 10 with not being able to disable automatic updates and now Windows 11. That's one of the reasons I gave up on windows and switch to Linux. I am now using Linux Mint and Debian full time.

[@notjustforhackers4252]

Start supporting Seven again. Its the only way.

[@chris-ls3sd2pz5c]

change the start menu to something like windows 7

[@1mwls]

I like Windows 11, But I usually do a clean install once a year. I use a Microsoft account, But it should be my choice. I shouldn't have to use Rufus to create a USB to stop BitLocker, Recall, or a Microsoft account.

[@nathanmcneill8712]

if windows xp was useable again with newer security updates and they made newer apps for xp support avalible for rekordbox

[@TheGigantium]

The answer to why they overload it with useless apps is money, just like television is overloaded with advertising. Nowadays, people are continuously bombarded with useless advertising, hour by hour, minute by minute, on internet sites, television channels and radio stations.

[@Raven777777777777777]

Thats why adblockers exist and its why these corporations hate adblockers so much. And its why i always have adblocker active. If big corporation hates something we do its a sign that we do it right.

[@winstonb990]

One thing is that the main problem with game bar is slowing down your computer. I can't uninstall this app which is very frustrating. It's bad enough to make people annoyed. If Microsoft doesn't change in this way, it makes the market go down.

[@williamlinington9166]

Well done video! Give folks the option to the old classic Start Menu. There is an aging population, who do not like the new menu system. I have not used the Windows store in a couole of years. I find much beter alternatives from other sources.

[@platterjockey]

Microsoft should have never offered free upgrades.

[@AndreaBorman]

I think Microsoft should bring back the Windows 7 start menu and make it more like Windows 7 but we both know that will never happen. The start menu in Windows 11 is not very good. everything is all over the place and it's very difficult to find anything. The way Windows is now there is simply no option but to leave it and switch to Linux. It's either that or put up with the problems of Windows 11 and there are plenty. Many people stay with windows because they think they won't have the same software on Linux. but you can have Firefox and the same media players and software on Linux. I am not a computer expert but I have been on Linux for 2 years now after my switch from Windows. So if I can do it anybody can do it. I admire that you cont inure to try to help users who want to stay with Windows with your tutorials. Despite that Windows is a failing OS that is now not giving it's users what they want. Yet Microsoft seems determined to bring in more changes that are for the worst in spite of peoples complaints. It's just a situation that windows users cannot win.

[@bigbigfizzi]

I miss the good old days of Windows Vista.

[@DawezyDRK]

After the initial hurdle of installation process on my secondary pc, alot of your videos aswell as other content creators have made the experience alot better overall (all of the policy editor gimmicks and registry stuff) but since my main computer is still running 10 (Home) been holding off a fresh 11 (Pro) install for now. I was initially going to wait until the 24H2 official rollout but maybe I should get it done before then huh? yank the ethernet cable out of the wall do the install proper -> oobe bypass style. If there was anything from my usage of 11 so far I'd have a gripe about is the unnecessary start menu and context menu changes, having the option in the settings area to switch it between the two would be a very smart thing for them to do (not going to hold my breath for them to make it a reality though). Nothing else comes to mind personally I like where it's at and it suits my gaming needs. Cheers. 👍

[@gwgux]

I've heard so many of these lists, that I can sum it all up into one item: respecting user choice Microsoft doesn't do that. If they did, we wouldn't have such a bad operating system out there labeled as Windows 11. It doesn't matter how good some other features are when it fundamentally fails at the basics of what an operating system is supposed to do. One fundamental function is to let the user do what they need and want to do on their hardware. It is up to the user, not Microsoft, to decide what services they want to use, what software they want to install, if/when they want to install patches and upgrades, etc. Windows 11 fails at this one core function that an operating system is supposed to do which makes Windows 11 a terrible operating system no matter how good it is at all the other features. I agree Linux isn't perfect, but it at least respects user choice. If you download a Windows program on Linux and try to run it in WINE or any other way, Linux will try to do it even if it fails spectacularly at running certain software. It obeys the commands given even if the result isn't good. If you want to replace a file manager, you can do that. If you want to replace a web browser, you can do that. If you want to run a command to delete everything on your system, you can do that. Linux won't be able to run every piece of hardware and software that Windows can, but at least it'll try to do anything you tell it to. Linux has its own list of bugs and other issues, but it's still far better for a lot of people who want an operating system that respects their choices (both good and bad).

[@blutey]

The other annoying thing they do is make each new Windows version require newer, faster hardware so eventually you end up having to buy a new computer even though the old one's still working fine. There may well be a technical reason for this, however you can't help thinking Windows and the hardware manufacturers are working hand in hand to keep you perpetually upgrading and spending money.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

How to make Windows Great, Restore Windows 7 gui, control panel, not settings, enable customizations that XP and w98se had. Non forced webbrowser, remove the services that were forced on by default in 10 and 11, XB services are not needed.

[@PopsSinging]

I have a theory about why Microsoft is heading the way it is. As you know all computing can be broke down into 3 things : Input , Processing, and Output. Currently we are hands on with the input generally using a mouse, keyboard, etc. Attempts to put speech to text or speech to task, have been horrible, so with AI coming out now, it makes sense to see AI as a potential way to take voice input or other biometric input and turn it into real usable input for a computer. If you look at the 'vision' of futuristic computers from comics, novels, movies, etc. the computer is basically this companion that knows you, what food you eat, what you drink, your habits, etc. and you interact with a computer that knows you to do real things you need to do. This has to start somewhere and I think that this is overall vision of Microsoft. Now I don't think that Microsoft is doing this out of the goodness of their heart, they have to make it worthwhile to their investors. It is worth noting that other operating systems often piggyback on the work laid out by other operating systems. Note: If you don't read what I wrote and/or respond rudely I will ignore you and pretend you don't exist as you deserve (Speaking to those who like to comment as if they are off their meds).

[@33lex55]

May be, but not everyone wants to have a 'Lucy'. (or a Heinlein's 'Gay Deceiver' lol). I don't want my PC to act like a nagging mother or wife. Or even like a loving mother or wife. It's a tool.

[@PopsSinging]

@@33lex55 Lol, I understand that completely. But, It only takes enough interested people to make it a viable product or idea. I do work all day on my computers, but I know more people than not who only use their computer for 'entertainment' from games to media consumption and have never touched any of the 'tools' except to extract a file for a game.

[@kitcarlson6033]

I miss hourglass, to show activity when starting app, or when windows upgrade.

[@Riz_]

Whilst I have no issues with using my Microsoft account for windows I still do think people should have the option. For those of us who do use Microsoft account I think we should have an easier pathway to transferring all of our programs and settings to a new PC or laptop. Not a fan of the right click menu in File explorer on Windows 11. Also don't like the file associations procedure in Windows 11. For example if you want to set all your media to be opened with one program it is a more cumbersome process. That is coming from a person who has been using Windows and DOS for over 30 years.

[@gooshie3]

I'd definitely pay a bit extra for a version that was similar to Enterprise. Can't switch to anything else, so people like me are stuck. Tried Linux again recently for a few weeks and it hasn't moved on at all since I tried it 10 years ago.

[@johnpedersen8387]

I agree to everything you say. Windows 10 has still 68 % marketshare. Right click menu funktionallety should be like Windows 10. And ribbon in file explorer should be like the Windows 10 one.

[@louf7178]

I also wish networked locations in Photos and Media Player would be clearly shut off. Aside of One Drive off, something still seems to wake my other computer.

[@johnii7896]

I think removing things and tweaking Windows is a fun part of installing Windows, but I don't do it that often.

[@NTPTM]

Hi Brian, thanks for the video. Absolutely, there's a lot Microsoft could do to make Windows 11 much better, and you mentioned a lot in the video that I agree with. A lot of what comes preinstalled on Windows 11 when I buy a new computer or do a clean install of Windows 11, I don't use and uninstall right away. So, a cleaner Windows 11 would be very nice. Furthermore, as you also said, Brian, if I want a local account in Windows, it should be easy to set up. Yes, there's a lot that can be improved in Windows, but I think Microsoft should give more control back to Windows users. Take care Brian and have a nice week.

[@bkThund3r]

If they make windows great again (aka, windows xp/windows 7 style), I would consider switching. But, they need give us more options as far as desktop environments, file managers, window managers, etc. Let us choose. I would also want to be able to port over many of the apps I have gotten accustomed to using on Linux (Boxes, Gparted, Gnome disks, simple scan, and others).

[@Aryka69]

They should definitely remove Cortana because I tried to use it and it said it's deprecated you can't even use it anymore when you try

I would have kept my system on w10, and yes some things are better on w11, but the stupid start button, why they do that stuff with the start button? Why they do not give a choice?

[@louf7178]

I wish they would stop dumbing down the UI. It seems they want to make it less "techy"; understandable, but I'm heavily Shift+Right clicking a lot. (Yes, I saw the workaround).

[@mazz85-]

I am gonna keep saying we need whole new Operating System and logic says AMD Radeon Adrenalin would be the thing, they have the baseline for it. They need to add file explorer and browser, it would be kinda like Steam, but i could add every other launchers into it that i want to. OR start all fresh games is other method, would take year or two for dev teams to catch up with the new code, maybe Vulcan or similar if DX is Windows only thingy ? I be okay with browser based games to begin with, i would want that OS to take as old as AMD Bulldozer cpus, they might still be around for office computers for example. Locking in high end cpus only would be a mistake, they would need some oldies too included.

[@jameswubbolt7787]

If want apps I'll get myself. Am so stupid that I need a co,-pilot. I don't want ads... They want their cake and eat too.

[@xXXEnderCraftXXx]

The Win11 start menu is bad...

[@Britec09]

I agree, I change mine

[@xXXEnderCraftXXx]

@@Britec09 Well I use StartIsBack on Win10 anyways for custom themes, so yeah, I know that it's possible, but I just don't have any reason to switch to 11...I will just skip it and jump on 12 when it get's released and a bit of time passes, so it's not full of bugs.

[@Neekzu]

Number 1 for me: DPC Latency

[@JohnRWMarchant]

Easy to make better. Give users what they want not what you want them to have. I should not have to have an account to use the operating system. Monetization is not everything. Sadly none of this is ever going to happen.

[@Gnevnyj]

I think the UI is definitely also one of the key disastrous areas - they cut down customization to the point when the UI is basically fixed. I used the taskbar on the side since I learned how to PC, and suddenly, such simple option is no more, because the designer's opinion on how you ought to interact with your PC is now everything, and your convenience is nothing. However, the UI is the single biggest factor in anyone's productivity.

[@louf7178]

Speaking of UI, I see they dumb it down each time. Now the good fike context menu is submenued.

[@oronjoffe]

Agreed. For now, check out Explorer Patcher which will give you back some of the options you lost

[@SusanAmberBruce]

I D O N ' T L I K E I T

[@21stcenturymetal31]

Best way to clean up windows is to stop spying on people. That’s why I strip everything not needed from 11. 11 pro hasn’t given me any issues I’ve been on it since it came out.

[@dineshmistry1637]

send this video to Microsoft and see if they listen!! I agree with you about debloat windows.

[@koioo2]

windows 7 installation in windows 11 and 12

[@Britec09]

They won't do nothing

[@koioo2]

i don t think Microsoft reads or listens its a huge business and they have the most modern computers. if this was a time where they start windows 95 they would see the comments

[@granttaylor8179]

Can you uninstall Safari from an Apple Mac? Or uninstall Chrome from a Chromebook?

[@Pygar2]

Bring back folder sizes!

[@2ToneWalt]

Hey Brian, have you had problems downloading VMWare Workstation because there has been an error on it now for about a month or am I doing something wrong? Great points about Windows. 👍

[@Britec09]

I downloaded mine ages ago

[@ghost-retro3733]

I had an issue with VMware workstation Pro where it would not update, it just was saying something about a certificate error, I fixed it by finding a genuine alternative download VIA google.

[@2ToneWalt]

@@ghost-retro3733 Thanks for that, I eventually found it on the Techspot website. From what I can gather there has been problems getting it from their servers for a while.

[@DobiTech]

For some reason on my laptop, on the newest version of windows 11 pro or even home I still get the option to do the oobe without wifi by default. I'm not sure if that's supposed to happen but it's there and I thought I should point that out.

[@RVail623]

The apparent lack of concern that Microsoft's operating system division has, for the potential huge increase of "e-waste" is puzzling. Why not produce a free version of Windows 7-2024 that would include all current & future security updates, including browser security updates for Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge. The original Windows 7 has quit being able to update any web browser to current versions. Certain minimal hardware requirements would apply, such as: 64-bit CPU, 60 Gb free HD space, 4 Gb system memory. Then older hardware that originally came from the factory with a discontinued operating system could potentially be upgraded to something more secure. Even without the need for TPM 2.0, "secure boot", etc.

[@jorgvespermann5364]

So basically you want Linux, but it has to be called Windows. Did you actually read the text on advertisement ID? Probably not because even when clicking No, the number of advertisements won't change.

[@phirewerk]

Make it look like windows 98 or xp again and get rid of Rename and other icon replaced with words

[@erikferguson71]

XP was my favorite. They should have released a modern version of XP for the many users who enjoyed it's light weight and simple interface. I still use it to play old games. Runs fantastic on 3 GB RAM.

[@phirewerk]

@@erikferguson71 it's really good so is windows 7

[@glennkamers]

It's too late. I already moved over to PopOS (Linux) recently and most of my games are working now under Linux. All my Thrustmaster controllers just work. Nvidia drivers work great, my multiple monitor setup works fine, everything starts so much quicker. I'm done with Windows.

[@CaribouDataScience]

What about WSL?

[@hughluttrell6350]

I worry about Windows 24H2 that will have encription,i have back problems and really shakey always hitting the wrong keys.No way to usekeyboard on cell phone any ideas.Eight computers up to six drivers on one different windows and linux distros hotswap bays to change drives from computers.

[@paulreader1777]

So did you actually move to Linux as your daily driver after saying so?

[@parthjoshi4352]

Which windows should i use Specs: I3 10 th gen 8gb ram 256 gb ssd 1tb hdd

[@manti1923]

Microsoft just needs to stop trying to tweak stuff and adding this and that and stop watching Apple and what their doing with their OS...

[@BWGPEI]

I do believe that starting with MS Windows 10, that Microsoft is firmly attached to the concept that we are all cows to be milked for profit to Microsoft. As evidence, any attempt to get rid of the bloatware features will be met with "Installing new features" if you happen to connect that machine to the internet. Reason enough to look for an alternate operating system, not that I want to tell anyone what they ought to run. Instead, I suggest trying out different operation systems until you find something you can live with.

[@whatzause]

Why all the praise for 7? When 7 came out, it was an undesirable comedown from XP, which is a good, solid USER-FRIENDLY system, (whether supported or unsupported), which I still use beside 10. (I have XP AND 10. XP does things for me that 10 CAN’T.)

[@louf7178]

I think they're going to mostly ignore any of these complaints because they are concerned with security and, wait for it... the *AI* rage/competition. I have observed Edge AI getting tunnel vision.

[@OlettaLiano]

Blame Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella. He doesn't care about people. He only cares about money and making shareholders happy.

[@mikehawk7307]

I can think of something that would make Windows great again. Stop the constant spying. And stop forcing us to sign with an account.

[@mazz85-]

I dont want it good, i want it PERFECT ! But that ship might have sailed off alrdy. MS really needs to pull something big for gamers if still wants to keep us around. I am looking into becoming game dev, even if i just create game for myself pretty much for offline computers. I have found one software to my liking, but it is reeeely oldie and cant just do above Mario games.

[@matthewmoore757]

For me, Removing the arbitrary hardware requirements for TPM and Secure boot would be a good start. Windows 11 LTSC doesn't require that stuff. So to me, that proves it isn't necessary to run the OS. If it's needed for certain features, then Microsoft should instead just tell the user "If you want X features you need Y prerequisites" But don't make that a requirement for even installing the OS in the first place. That's dumb. Also i don't like the fact One drive is now syncing folders out of the box by default. I don't like Bitlocker being turned on by default. And i certainly don't like Recall. Although Microsoft is starting to listen to the criticism on that one, But i still don't trust a company that thought that was a good idea in the first place. I think the problem here isn't so much Windows, as it is Microsoft being grossly out of touch with it's user base. They are worried more about their bottom line, and what new technologies they can showcase, than they are their own users. I think that's what the actual problem is here.

[@timnotbrianmay]

... SPOT ON, ONCE AGAIN!!!!!!!!!! I WISH THAT I COULD GIVE YOU LIKE A MILLION THUMBS UPS!!!!!!!!!!

[@roelandriemens]

Linus Torvald can make windows great again. 🤓

[@granttaylor8179]

Have you actually used the Feedback Hub and suggested way to improve Windows rather than ranting on about Windows 7 being better?

[@tonywise198]

Don't waste your time with the Feedback Hub.

[@granttaylor8179]

@@tonywise198 Well I have used the Feedback Hub since pre release of Windows 10 and I reported issues and had them resolved that way,

[@Raven777777777777777]

Honestly every anti user thing Microsoft do makes me want to switch to Linux even more and i thing i might end up on Linux eventually. Pretty much everything i need to do Linux can do it although im still concerned about drivers and their feature support especially for GPUs. I have heard that quite a few driver features dont work properly on Linux. Not sure about specifics but apparently its something along the line of AMDs Fluid Motion Frames or Anti-Lag feature. I know AMD specifically has some drivers for Linux but i havent got there yet and i dont know how functional it is. Was thinking about trying Linux Mint Cinnamon so i made bootable USB but havent yet go around to install it and try it. Was gonna try it on my spare notebook i got from someone as scrap. When someone around here throws away pc or notebook i usually tell them to give it to me for parts and i have managed to make couple of them to work but its usually unuseable due to damaged motherboard. Eventually ended up putting Windows X Lite Optimum 10 on the notebook and it works fairly well but its not exactly where i would be comfortable with it. Its only in english and language packs translate only about half of the system and i think its bugging out. Still its installation size is only about 4GB so thats a win. If i knew that car diagnostics software i use would work on Linux i would try it but something tells me it wont work since its one of those programs like Adobe. Too expensive to rent and made only for Windows but its just on spare hardware, not main rig i use most of the time.

[@kevinchastain727]

Force to update = change to different OS

[@jluich]

where can I download windows 11 ltsc that's clean

[@primoroy]

I have a window 10 Ematic tablet with 1 gig of ram an 16 gig of storage. Trying to debloat it. Win 11 won't fit much less run on it! By the way, it RUNS GREAT!

[@Douglas_Blake_579]

Want to see people happy with windows? Take some lessons from the success of Windows 2000... lean, fast, isolated, secure.

[@liukuohao1]

Correct me if I am wrong, you can keep harping the bad things about Win11, but as far as MS EULA is concerned, even though you purchased a genuine Win 11 key for the OS, you DON'T own the OS, MS is entitled to change whatever they see fit. For me, I bought a License key and testing Win 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC, if everything is working fine, I just move on, because life is too short worrying about the bloatware + Co-pilot.

[@LONEWOLF6523-gc3dv]

MS is going to continue to be MS, so just go to another platform. Yes, your suggestions are great and needed but MS has their own agenda. I currently use Windows on 2 of my computers but will be switching to another platform on one in the very near future. I would switch both but one of my machines is new with a 5 year warranty, ergo I will leave it alone for now and just implement programs that reduce telemetry, disable bit locker, co-pilot, and any installed forms of AI. Since I don't use the cloud, one drive, or need any form of AI and have external hard drives to backup my computers, I will just move to another platform and just continue to stifle most telemetry attempts. I am a law biding citizen who doesn't like entities, selling my private information, or holding copies of my hard drive without my permission ergo the issue with MS. MS is going to continue to be MS and I think they have great products and I realize AI is very useful but I don't agree with their materials and methods. LAST OPEN QUESTION FOR MS: If you really care about your customers, why not offer a windows version of Windows 11 LTS that is NOT CLOUD BASED, DOESN'T HAVE ONE DRIVE, NO RECALL OR ANY FORM OF AI, with NO BITLOCKER ENCRYPTION? Many elderly customers would really appreciate it! This will be my last post saying anything negative regarding MS, as I am just going to MOVE ON AS THEY WILL ALSO!

[@georgebetrian676]

MS Edge can be uninstalled in the EU.

[@Nik-8it5p]

All users want need is a pc where they can use only the programs they need without all the crap and apps nobody wants to look at let alone use!! If MS just released thier own Lite version without AI , without store , without office, no digital assistant....we can only dream!

[@rager1969]

They should require you to sign in with an Apple account, then no one would complain.

You can't uninstall Edge because it's a part of Chrome.

[@Noiconnotag]

Make it like Win XP or Win 7 used to be only with current security features. Win Xp/7 were snappy and fast, was a pleasure using them.

[@raybod1775]

I kept XP and Office 2003 for offline work, it’s great.

[@Papias_GR]

Were they ever?

[@harryshector]

The answer is money. It’s always money. Microsoft is monetizing their operating system every way they can. I don’t know the specifics, but… the answer is still, and always will be: money.

[@Paulzpc]

I wasn't a big fan of Linux, I was fourced to take anouther look and although Mint is by far the best I have used I still come back to Windows11 it's just more convenient it's comfortable and a lot of programs people use on Windows will not work on Linux, but Windows is buggy and intrusive and I dislike everything others do. The new Mint is as close to Windows OP that I have used Mint 21.3, I'm not pushing Linux if you're not comfortable with Linux then stay on Windows it is a lot better. I use both Windows and Linux, although Linux has come a long way Windows is much easier to use.

[@Britec09]

A lot of people come back to Windows

[@Paulzpc]

@@Britec09 Yes, they do.

[@wildthing6668813]

Nothing will make Windows good again. They are relying on things like Co-Pilot, Recall and blocking local accounts to sign in to Microscam accounts. Since Windows ME, that I called More Errors, they have more disc space needed to install Windows onto the Desktop/Laptop PC. If all that was removed then Windows would take about 5GB to install on a PC, that's the same as some Linux Distro's. Microscam are hell bent on getting everything they can off the user PC that they have so much telemetry that Windows is virtually Malware.

[@SVMan-o2l]

No Bloatware or adverts

[@truekid4081]

In windows 10 the same now in sign in Microsoft

[@0x8badbeef]

I would install Windows 11 if they made it friendlier for those using the mouse. With Windows 10 things got spread out for tablets. I hate having to go through nested menus. An example of how silly it is, Power & sleep. Your choices are 1 minute, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, 1 hour, 2, 3, 4, 5, and Never. I wonder who the idiot is who designed this so you have to scroll down just one more line to get from 1 minute to Never. Why can't they just make that menu field one line larger? Another that would get me to switch to Windows 11 is when you open an app or window it would find an empty spot on the Desktop. Right now it just puts it where it was last or some default.

[@winstonb990]

microsoft should remove game bar is more better version