Just remember that support for these operating systems has ended, so if there's some sort of security hole that hackers find, Microsoft isn't going to fix it.Go back to 7/8.1.
Just remember that support for these operating systems has ended, so if there's some sort of security hole that hackers find, Microsoft isn't going to fix it.
True, though the ESU (extended support) for Windows 7 also just ended Jan 10th of this year. Windows 8 / 8.1 didn't get an ESU program. So even the US government isn't able to get support for these operating systems now, I would not expect there to be any further out-of-band patching happening.Except for the times they actually did.
They also sometimes publish security updates that are paid for by the US government that you can download from their catalog and install, it just wont come via Windows Update service.
No one should be using Win 7 or 8 though.
I had a few REALLY old games that wouldn't launch in 11 (but worked fine in 10) when Windows 11 first launched. Took them about 2-3 months of Windows Update patching, then they were back to working as expected. The GOG releases also worked fine all along, we're talking 16bit apps here.Aren't legacy games reportedly unable to run natively in W11? I thought I remembered reading like the first Diablo wouldn't run, among other things.
Also - genuinely curious about this, does W11 still support x86 applications?
Cool. I'll load it on one of my laptops and piss around with it then. Probably won't put it on my main gaming PC just yet until I'm compelled by DirectStorage.I had a few REALLY old games that wouldn't launch in 11 (but worked fine in 10) when Windows 11 first launched. Took them about 2-3 months of Windows Update patching, then they were back to working as expected. The GOG releases also worked fine all along, we're talking 16bit apps here.
Ah, also good news. ARM version can go suck eggs anyways. Thanks for the info!And yes, x86 applications run fine in Windows 11 as long as you're not running the special ARM version of the OS that's made for low power devices / tablets.
32bit applications are still supported (the steam client is still 32bit), what they dropped was 32bit editions, you need a 64bit processor to use Windows 11.Aren't legacy games reportedly unable to run natively in W11? I thought I remembered reading like the first Diablo wouldn't run, among other things.
Also - genuinely curious about this, does W11 still support x86 applications?
This sounds like maybe just a problem on your work computer. For me, search is better / faster in Windows 11. Damn near instantaneous, especially when searching for programs.My work computer has 11. The computer itself might just suck, but there's one critical flaw in 11:
The search feature is fucking terrible. It takes absolutely ages to find even the most basic programs. And then, when it finally does, and you click on the program, it takes forever to open.
Meanwhile, all of my Windows 10 computers at home work essentially instantly when doing the same thing.
Otherwise, it's pretty much the same thing as 10 (and 7). The Apple-inspired start menu is a bit ugly, but you get used to it within just a few minutes.
FTFYNo one should be using Win 10 or 11 though.
Fuck noHas all the rough edges regarding gaming been smoothed out yet? Or is it best to stick with W10?
mee too, it had lil hiccups 1st but now its fineBeen on Windows 11 for 1.5 years, no problems, smooth sailing.
Go back to 7/8.1.
*downgradeYes, it is time for you to upgrade to Windows 11.
Few years to decided what exactly, if he wants to use his PC or throw it away? It's not like there is an alternative that isn't called Mac. There is Linux but that is like asking to cut a limb just to check how difficult is the life of a disabled person.Also OP, Windows 10 will be supported until October 14, 2025 - so you have a few years to decide.
[/URL]