Contemplating upgrd Win10->11
Jan 3, 2023 14:54:55 #
goldenyears
Loc: Lake Osewgo
Years of experience have taught me to never upgrade my computer unless what I have doesn't work anymore, there are specific new features I want in a new version, or I have plenty of spare time. Too many unwanted changes occur. Not that I haven't gone against my own "rule." I took the bait and added the Edge browser to my computer and found I am prohibited from changing the default file editor to my preferred editor. Fortunately, I can still use the other browsers I like, all of which permit me to do so. Of course, if you like the challenge of mastering new software, I'm sure Win 11 is a fine operating system.
Jan 3, 2023 15:15:45 #
Klickitatdave
Loc: Seattle Washington
I also was initially frustrated with the lack of flexibility in positioning the taskbar but as I continued to use Windows 11 I was able to adapt and even appreciate the change. I believe that there are third party software utilities to change the UI to one closer to Windows 11s. Initially, I used a program called Start11 by StarDock that allows the user to change the Start menu back to the Win 10 format. You can also place the taskbar on the top and bottom of the screen using this software but not on the sides. Overall, I have found Win 11 to be stable and I have actually learned to like the new OS. Microsoft has continued to make improvements so hopefully at some point the taskbar positioning on the sides will be reinstated.
Jan 3, 2023 19:40:38 #
Big Clam
Loc: Near Seattle
My Epson Perfection V600 Photo scanner wouldn't work with Windows 11 until I updated the software. And even then it doesn't work as it used to; I have to use the ALT key to use some functions.
Jan 3, 2023 21:27:36 #
Big Clam wrote:
My Epson Perfection V600 Photo scanner wouldn't work with Windows 11 until I updated the software. And even then it doesn't work as it used to; I have to use the ALT key to use some functions.
Mine works fine with 11, but it didn’t have all the extensive SW scan options until I reinstalled the entire package, not just the Win 11 driver.
Jan 4, 2023 03:04:50 #
I bought a new computer and it had Windows 11 on it. I loved it from the start. I actually forgot that it wasn't the Windows 7 that I had replaced. It wasn't as inconvenient at Win 10. All my old programs work quite well with 11 and some work better.
Jan 4, 2023 13:21:49 #
I did it. Everything works just fine. Even an old editing program that was not supposed to work on anything newer than Win 7. That one was tricky but I got it to work.
Jan 4, 2023 23:14:42 #
there is absolutely no gain in going from Win 10 to 11. Nada. Unless MS discontinues support for W10 before a new version arrives I am certainly not upgrading.
Jan 4, 2023 23:39:09 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
When I asked best buy about going from win 10 to 11 he said my lap top couldn't do it
Jan 4, 2023 23:39:26 #
ChristianHJensen wrote:
there is absolutely no gain in going from Win 10 to 11. Nada. Unless MS discontinues support for W10 before a new version arrives I am certainly not upgrading.
Well, support for Win 10 doesn’t end until Oct., 2025, so you have awhile, but whether new SW & HW products will continue to port to Win 10 depends on the specific producer. Whether you choose to upgrade or not, Any new machine you purchase will likely be Win 11. Honestly, it’s not that different from 10 - maybe a bit faster, some new features, and it is very stable. If you’re building or buying a new machine, it makes sense - if not, no rush, and many Win 10 machines do not include trusted platform support so can’t be easily upgraded without a work-around/hack.
Jan 5, 2023 00:09:48 #
TriX wrote:
Well, support for Win 10 doesn’t end until Oct., 2... (show quote)
Many Win 10 PC's actually have the TPM hardware needed for for this - mine included. Not too keen on this as it has actually bricked a number of PC's and the actual gain is minimal IMHO.
Jan 5, 2023 06:10:41 #
Sidwalkastronomy wrote:
When I asked best buy about going from win 10 to 11 he said my lap top couldn't do it
I would let WIndows make the determination. Best Buy wants to sell computers. If you haven't yet, install the PC Health Check app here.
Press Windows logo key + S or select Search, type pc health check, and select PC Health Check from the list of results.
Select Check now.
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