Windows 11 Update Fail

[StakeOut]

The February update hides the Start Menu.
You may remember Windows Vista or Windows 8, Microsoft tried to eliminate the Start Menu altogether.
Today the Start Menu, though no longer labeled as Start as it was previously.
The issue is related to an update to the 'widgets' packaged in the February update.

To get things back to normal right-click your taskbar, click on taskbar settings, and then select wigets and move the slider to off.

 

[LVSteve]

Your post implies that you know better than the mighty Bill and his minions regarding what should be shown on your computer. The crew to take you to the re-education camp will be along shortly.

 

[glenwolde]

Linux/Chrome. Fight the power!

 

[SMSgt]

I heard of this issue but haven't experienced it. Nice there's a quick fix.

 

[pantannojack]

I use windows 7. Am I doing something wrong?

 

[johngalt]

Linux/Chrome. Fight the power!

Using Windows 10 at work - Don't like it. Seems like its 'helpful features' just get in my way. But it is also hampered by its locked down corporate environment.

My first attempt at linux (Mint 19 on an old MacBook Pro) didn't go so well - poor power management eventually cooked the battery.

I'm currently running Mint 20 on an old used Mac Pro - It is working MUCH better there. I think it may have finally achieved usefulness without requiring endless debugging and fiddling. It's also refreshing to not be accused of theft for installing it.

 

[johngalt]

Your post implies that you know better than the mighty Bill and his minions regarding what should be shown on your computer. The crew to take you to the re-education camp will be along shortly.

Yep, it has evolved into an ad delivery platform disguised as an OS.

 

[Rustyt1953]

I have been fully assimilated.

 

[wood714]

I use windows 7. Am I doing something wrong?

I think Windows 7 Pro was the best OS ever made. I have one laptop still running it.

I got use to Windows 10 on my desktop, can't really complain.

Bought a little HP laptop to keep at my moms to just watch moves on, HDMI to her TV. It has Win 11 and it's more like a cellphone interface than a standard computer OS.

In the market for a new desktop PC in the next couple weeks, I'll get Win 11 Pro on it. Might as well get use to new things.

 

[Kevin J.]

I drank the Apple kool aid long ago. iMac, iPad, and iPhone. It maybe a deal with the devil but it works.

 

[pasound]

I have one 11 machine at home, a Lenovo 11 laptop, and I'm not happy with it. It seems to not like my Logitech mouse. Neither of my desktops will upgrade, so when the day comes, Linux for both. I've practiced with Linux over the years, so I will not be surprised.

 

[H Richard]

I have Windows 10, and I hate it. All the "helpful" automated steps just make things complicated. I'd love to have Windows 7 back. There is a Blue dot on my bottom task bar telling me Windows 11 is ready to install on my laptop. That ain't going to happen.

 

[JohnRippert]

Quite happy with Windows 10 on my home computer. Will probably run that until Windows 12 comes out. It was enough fun getting Windows 10 to look and feel like Windows 7 back when it came out. Do not need another change in user interface messing with me. My racing sim rig is already telling me that I can "update" to Windows 11 for free. I may backup my system and let it update just to see if Assetto Corsa runs well on Windows 11.

 

[Gamecock]

Mikersoft said they were going to stop supporting Winders 7 a few years ago.

I still get updates from them. I guess:

Updates ≠ support

 

[oink]

I upgraded my Lenovo (20N2 0046US i7 16GB ram) to 11. I like it. It's a little confusing at first but it seems to work well. I have no complaints.

Having 16GB of ram still doesn't sound right. My 486 was fairly spiffy when I upgraded it to a 586 and 16MB of ram with a 500MB drive.

 

[7shooter]

Your post implies that you know better than the mighty Bill and his minions regarding what should be shown on your computer. The crew to take you to the re-education camp will be along shortly.

Wouldn't work with me . I am already educated beyond my intelligence.

 

[tripledipper]

My Windows 10 computer said it wasn't eligible for an upgrade to Windows 11, then I got hacked by someone who wanted some bitcoin to keep my info secure. That's all it took for me to go to Mac, no more security problems now.

 

[johngalt]

My Windows 10 computer said it wasn't eligible for an upgrade to Windows 11, then I got hacked by someone who wanted some bitcoin to keep my info secure. That's all it took for me to go to Mac, no more security problems now.

I got one of those emails once too. I ignored it, they didn't have any of the personal info they claimed to have.

 

[StakeOut]

My Windows 10 computer said it wasn't eligible for an upgrade to Windows 11, then I got hacked by someone who wanted some bitcoin to keep my info secure. That's all it took for me to go to Mac, no more security problems now.

As a grown man completely in control of all your faculties and you believe what you typed?
I've never bought anything Apple since an Apple II and nowadays Mr Cook is best buddies with the CCP.
Cut your Made In Chine footprint as much as possible all you iPhone and Lenovo lovers.

 

[pasound]

I am the default IT for my State Museum. I keep all of my rigs clean, and most are W10, but a few are W11, as tests for the upcoming OS changes. Macs are Typhoid Marys to me if the owners don't run Anti-Virus programs. They may not catch viruses, but they can carry them and can infect Windows machines if connected to the networks. I know. I've had machines trashed by infested Macs, and detected viruses in flash drives (submitted by artists for contest entries) which were used in Macs.