As a mobile or on-site computer repair tech in Louisville, KY I have the benefit of seeing lots of different problems related to computer repair. Being in a large MSA in the United States gives me the opportunity to see a wide variety of computer problems as they unfold in real time. Since October of 2021 when Microsoft released Windows 11 here a few of the main complains I have heard about it.
1. Incompatible or outdated hardware: Many users have complained about the minimum system requirements for Windows 11, which have excluded older machines that were running Windows 10. According to Microsoft nothing earlier than an 8th Gen Intel processor (and the comparable AMD processor) is fully compatible. This has forced many people to spend money on upgrading their hardware before the average life expectancy of the machine was even reached. Also, I’ve done many new computer hookups for Windows 11 where the printer or other peripherals didn’t work anymore and had to replaced also. I think this is a bit of a legitimate complain by users. What do you think?
2. Graphical User Interface(GUI): GUI is the way your computer looks when you turn it on. Windows 11 has received positive reviews for its fresh and modern GUI, resembling the Mac OS. However, some users have a mixed reaction, and they complain about certain design choices, such as the center placement of the start menu and several other changes to the taskbar. Of course, a good computer repair doctor can fix all this and make Windows 11 look just like Win 10, Win 7, etc.
3. Limited customization: Despite a windows patch update providing new customization features, several users have reported feeling limited in their ability to personalize their desktops and taskbars.
4. Removal of Live Tiles: Windows 10’s live tiles were seen by some as an innovative feature that allowed users to view app notifications and updates on the start menu and were hated by many. Windows 11 replaces them with static icons, frustrating users who liked the functionality of the tiles.
5. Bugs and Glitches: Windows 11 has been subject to several bug reports, with users complaining about issues such as unexpected crashes, forced updates, random freezes, driver incompatibility, update breaks, etc. Sometimes this can lead to unusable machines, lost data, frustration, etc.
Like every OS that Microsoft releases – Windows 11 has received mixed reviews, with many users finding fault in everything from the user interface to compatibility and other features. In reality Windows 11 is a great OS just like Windows 7 and 10 and there really isn’t much difference. Windows 11 can be configured to run almost exactly like operating systems of days past. Sometimes you just might need a little help getting it back the way you need it.
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