Windows 11 - Not For Me... » Forum Post by kona0197

Quoting PhoenixRising1,

Quoting Jafo,

But you are right...skipping Vista was 'a thing' ...particularly for me...when I couldn't find a modem driver...so I could get online...and update the....wait for it....modem driver.

Oh boy, I had that problem wiped from my brain. And back then that was a big problem. Usually we had one pc, no smart phones yet and 2 options.

1. Wait a few days until you could get to another pc and hope they have "open" internet access or

2, and my personal fate, take out your old OS CD's and completely reinstall the old OS. Of course there was also several driver CD's that also needed installed separately to get the PC running. Next step search for driver's and hope and pray you find the correct one and save it. And then reinstall the new OS. Now if you have the correct driver you now have internet access. But if for some reason it is the wrong driver then repeat this whole process...

God you just brought back some memories,lol! I remember those days well. I finally threw away my install discs for WIndows and Microsoft Office for a computer i probably haven't had for 15 years when I cleaned out my storage this summer. Remember the free discs in every store for Netscape and AOL? Now modern problems for me is every darn thing in my house is connected to the web. If my internet goes down nothing works!

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PhoenixRising1

Well you have only gone and done it, followed your info to the letter and WOW Windowblinds 10 fully working on Windows 11 Enterprise latest Build

Win 11 with WB10 working

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Using the method posted by PhoenixRising1 , i can confirm many older masterskins created for older OSs will work, still not able to completely solve the transparency issue but feel it may just be a setting i am missing in one or more of the 3 Programs

Start11

Explorer Patcher

Windowblinds

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Hello, I tested windows 11 and I can boldly say that I am still using windows 10 because windows 11 looks artificial and there is no such climate for me, but unfortunately in 3 years we will all have to have it

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starkers

Join Date 05/2004

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Quoting albins04,

reply 29

Hello, I tested windows 11 and I can boldly say that I am still using windows 10 because windows 11 looks artificial and there is no such climate for me

I didn't mind the look of 11 so much, in fact I sort of liked it, but sadly the machine I tested it on wasn't able to run it properly. There was a lot of lag and unresponsiveness so I switched back to 10 for ease of use and a speedier machine.

Quoting albins04,

reply 29

unfortunately in 3 years we will all have to have it

Well before then my main PCs will be back on line and I will be able to run 11 more efficiently. They would have been up and running sooner than this, but I've had some major distractions and haven't had a chance to work on my new desk setup where they will go. Hopefully in the next few days.

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Quoting albins04,

reply 29

Hello, I tested windows 11 and I can boldly say that I am still using windows 10 because windows 11 looks artificial and there is no such climate for me, but unfortunately in 3 years we will all have to have it

Windows 11 will and does divide peeps as i am sure earlier OSs did going back years, but as you have said most of us will move to it in 3 years, hopefully when WB11 is ready, you can at least make it look and feel familiar. I have been using the OS now daily and with a few privacy issues closed down, stopping MS spying on us, i find it to be fine with no serious bugs, so far (for me).

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RedneckDude

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In my opinion, Windows 11 looks like android, which I like. Hell, I may not even use WB11 when/if it ever comes.

I make 11 look pretty good, if I say so myself.

Quoting naroon1,

reply 27

PhoenixRising1

Well you have only gone and done it, followed your info to the letter and WOW Windowblinds 10 fully working on Windows 11 Enterprise latest Build

Reduced 52%

Original 1280 x 720

Not exactly "fully" working, unless you can solve the transparency issue. I know that Curtains has a similar issue. Titlebars are transparent.....eeewwwwwww.

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I think the main reason Microsoft launched Windows 11 was to get people excited about PC's again. Year after year people are getting new 1,000 dollar phones but are very rarely buying new pc's.

I can see some of the people with older pc's having negative views as Windows 11 offers less or even nothing at all to older pc's.

I have a 2 in 1 device myself and can say Windows 11 absolutely does bring improvements. Windows 10 tablet mode was stupid, I much prefer the tablet function maintaining the windows design found in 11. So that is just one improvement.

Also a lot of newer tech trends just works better. HDR screens, integration on things such as gaming and several other things that are overlooked by people that just don't have the newer tech yet. In a lot of instances it will be the new pc's that take advantage of what windows 11has to offer

The start menu does have some controversy. But who cares about that anymore, just look at all the work that has been put into start 11. Easy fix at this point.

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Jafo

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Quoting PhoenixRising1,

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The start menu does have some controversy. But who cares about that anymore, just look at all the work that has been put into start 11. Easy fix at this point.

Ever since Start 8 Stardock saved us from the MS insanity. Being able to run a new OS with a comfortable/recognizable GUI was so well received the proggy sold quite well, [thanks, MS].

Clearly MS wants Stardock to continue to 'prosper' as it continues to mess with things that weren't broken.

Fix the bloody kernel, by all means...update it to the wazoo, but leave the interface alone. Stop reinventing the wheel. I t was right already just being round...

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Does start11 restore jump lists to the pinned start menu icons? What a boondoggle to eliminate that feature...

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Quoting Jafo,

reply 34

Ever since Start 8 Stardock saved us from the MS insanity. Being able to run a new OS with a comfortable/recognizable GUI was so well received the proggy sold quite well, [thanks, MS]

True there. Honestly, I probably would have skipped Windows 8 all together if not for start 8.. Are you sure you guys arent working for Microsoft as the second half of their OS's?

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Jafo

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Quoting PhoenixRising1,

reply 36

Are you sure you guys arent working for Microsoft as the second half of their OS's?

Sometimes I think they've just left the GUI to those who know it better. By the time 8 came along it was evident they had no clue....

In more 'enlightened' times for MS, Stardock was a Gold Certified Partner.....then I think they decided they could do it all better....

....how'd that work out for them? ....

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Quoting RedneckDude,

reply 32

In my opinion, Windows 11 looks like android, which I like. Hell, I may not even use WB11 when/if it ever comes.

I make 11 look pretty good, if I say so myself.

Quoting naroon1,

reply 27

PhoenixRising1

Well you have only gone and done it, followed your info to the letter and WOW Windowblinds 10 fully working on Windows 11 Enterprise latest Build

Reduced 52%

Original 1280 x 720

Not exactly "fully" working, unless you can solve the transparency issue. I know that Curtains has a similar issue. Titlebars are transparent.....eeewwwwwww.

Please do not say you may not need or use WB11 RedneckDude , if that caught on, it would be a sad day for the Master Skin creators, a world with No Windowblinds, no that can not happen, it's been on my go to Programs list since XP, pretty please, change your mind.

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RedneckDude

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Quoting naroon1,

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Please do not say you may not need or use WB11 RedneckDude , if that caught on, it would be a sad day for the Master Skin creators, a world with No Windowblinds, no that can not happen, it's been on my go to Programs list since XP, pretty please, change your mind.

I seriously doubt my use, or lack thereof, is going to sway anyone. I just happen to be on the side that likes 11, and I make it look pretty good, I think.

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Jafo

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Quoting naroon1,

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it's been on my go to Programs list since XP

All thanks to Fisher-Price ....

XP made a lot of people suddenly look at Windowblinds.....

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starkers

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Quoting Jafo,

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Quoting naroon1,

reply 38

it's been on my go to Programs list since XP

All thanks to Fisher-Price ....

XP made a lot of people suddenly look at Windowblinds.....

I could never stand the Fisher Price look of XP and couldn't wait to change that ghastly UI.... and of course, WB was the proggy I turned to. The appearance of Vista and 7 was a marked improvement on XP, but then MS took a giant step backwards with Win 8's UI. Under the hood, Win 8 was great and got better with Win 8.1, but the look of Win 10 isn't too bad, though I get bored with the same UI and need to change it often.

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kona0197

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I haven't skinned my computer with any program in more then 10 years. I like the default simple look that MS gave us with Windows 7 and 10 in dark mode. I'm pretty sure in 3 years Windows 11 adoption rate will be so low that MS will be forced to provide another 5 years of updates to Windows 10.

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Quoting RedneckDude,

reply 39

Quoting naroon1,

reply 38

Please do not say you may not need or use WB11 RedneckDude , if that caught on, it would be a sad day for the Master Skin creators, a world with No Windowblinds, no that can not happen, it's been on my go to Programs list since XP, pretty please, change your mind.

I seriously doubt my use, or lack thereof, is going to sway anyone. I just happen to be on the side that likes 11, and I make it look pretty good, I think.

Windows 11 actually is one of the best looking Operating Systems to ever come out, I don't think you are actually in the minority on that point. I myself am more likely to be in the minority for the level of customization I enjoy doing.

The complaints against Windows 11 are more geared towards it being a step backwards for power users. But, Stardock gets it Start 11 returns features to power users. I hope stardock stay's on point with their Windows 11 philosophy as that is why I am here on this site after all.

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Maybe i am in the minority too, for me the time spent at my Rig can be long, so have never been one to go with the default look and feel of Windows, i am glad peeps enjoy the OS how it comes.

I like Win 11 too, for me it is a tool, and as long as it does what i want in the way i want, that will do me with a few privacy issues eliminated .

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Redneck check here https://www.gdzsoft.com/

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My first was windows 3.0 and dos 6.0 although it wasn't actually an OS more of a great gui for dos kinda like our first lay we never forget our first

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I'm in no hurry to switch to Win 11 but I am interested in it and will give it another try in a few months. As all of my desktop PCs were offline to to desk modifications, I did try Win 11 on my HP 2-in-1 laptop/tablet, but it ran so slowly and at times was totally unresponsive.

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kona0197

Join Date 02/2003

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Tried 11 again about a week ago. Still has the same issues I had the last time. So until this PC dies or Windows 10 no longer is supported by MS, I'm stuck on 10.

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Quoting kona0197,

reply 42

I haven't skinned my computer with any program in more then 10 years. I like the default simple look that MS gave us with Windows 7 and 10 in dark mode. I'm pretty sure in 3 years Windows 11 adoption rate will be so low that MS will be forced to provide another 5 years of updates to Windows 10.

Really you use one theme for years ???? XP, Vista, 7 has a loot custom themes in deviantart but Microsoft slow lock Windows gui to one theme. And in my opinion Windows 8.1, 10, 11 requere WindowBlinds.

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Quoting PhoenixRising1,

reply 43

Quoting RedneckDude,

reply 39

Quoting naroon1,

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Please do not say you may not need or use WB11 RedneckDude , if that caught on, it would be a sad day for the Master Skin creators, a world with No Windowblinds, no that can not happen, it's been on my go to Programs list since XP, pretty please, change your mind.

I seriously doubt my use, or lack thereof, is going to sway anyone. I just happen to be on the side that likes 11, and I make it look pretty good, I think.

Windows 11 actually is one of the best looking Operating Systems to ever come out, I don't think you are actually in the minority on that point. I myself am more likely to be in the minority for the level of customization I enjoy doing.

The complaints against Windows 11 are more geared towards it being a step backwards for power users. But, Stardock gets it Start 11 returns features to power users. I hope stardock stay's on point with their Windows 11 philosophy as that is why I am here on this site after all.

Windows 11 has best look gui ???? are you insane ? Well i and a loot people hate new Windows 11 gui this is Windows not macshitos. Start11 is total unfinished, lag in beta insider and start orb is too small.

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