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RainCaster

(11,542 posts)

2. Wait at least a year

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Sat Jan 8, 2022, 06:05 PM

Jan 2022

I am struggling with a brand new laptop that has W11 on it. Many apps don't work. It reboots in the middle of zoom meetings. Lots of random crashes. I hate it. Big updates every week it seems like.

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I Have A Microsoft Surface Computer With Win 10 - Should I Upgrade To Win 11?.... [View all] global1 Jan 2022 OP

I haven't heard a single compelling reason to 'upgrade.' PTWB Jan 2022 #1

Wait at least a year RainCaster Jan 2022 #2

It really doesnt bring much to the party relayerbob Jan 2022 #3

Same. MuseRider Jan 2022 #8

They say they will support it until 2025 at least relayerbob Jan 2022 #10

i agree with raincaster , wait a year. AllaN01Bear Jan 2022 #4

No. The rewards are slim, and who knows what things will... TreasonousBastard Jan 2022 #5

It's not really necessary ItsjustMe Jan 2022 #6

Excellent idea BunnyMcGee Jan 2022 #7

Upgrade? Yes, when MSFT produces an upgrade.... lastlib Jan 2022 #9

That, and making it look like a Mac relayerbob Jan 2022 #11

I upgraded my desktop computer several weeks ago mike_c Jan 2022 #12

Win 11 is supposed to be an amazing os william ortiz Feb 2022 #13

I upgraded years ago..... LPBBEAR Feb 2022 #14

I agree with waiting...if you can quixotic1 Feb 2022 #15