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Do I have to use Windows 10 or can I stick with my old favorite?

Do I have to use Windows 10 or can I stick with my old favorite?

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KJohnson56
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08-02-2026, 05:34 AM
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So the new task bar on windows 11 is really hard for me. I like PC's not Macs. I used it for the first time last week and it felt totally weird to me. Problem Is I'm building a new gaming PC with ddr5 ram, m2 ssd, lga13700k chipset, and 4070 gpu. Should stick with windows 10 or go for windows 11?
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KJohnson56
08-02-2026, 05:34 AM #1

So the new task bar on windows 11 is really hard for me. I like PC's not Macs. I used it for the first time last week and it felt totally weird to me. Problem Is I'm building a new gaming PC with ddr5 ram, m2 ssd, lga13700k chipset, and 4070 gpu. Should stick with windows 10 or go for windows 11?

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RainbowCrazy
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08-04-2026, 06:51 PM
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windows 10 should work as well you can alter the win11 theme, startmenu and other things to look alike windows 10 7 Ways to Make Windows 11 Look Like Windows 10 You can get Windows 11 to look more like Windows 10 by changing the default wallpaper, icons, sounds, and taskbar. There's even a way to get the Win 10 Start menu back. www.lifewire.com
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RainbowCrazy
08-04-2026, 06:51 PM #2

windows 10 should work as well you can alter the win11 theme, startmenu and other things to look alike windows 10 7 Ways to Make Windows 11 Look Like Windows 10 You can get Windows 11 to look more like Windows 10 by changing the default wallpaper, icons, sounds, and taskbar. There's even a way to get the Win 10 Start menu back. www.lifewire.com

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SivTheGreat
Member
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08-12-2026, 01:50 AM
#3
The newest version of your Start menu is much smarter than before. Check out the new site at www.stardock.com
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SivTheGreat
08-12-2026, 01:50 AM #3

The newest version of your Start menu is much smarter than before. Check out the new site at www.stardock.com

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clau3780
Junior Member
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08-12-2026, 06:04 AM
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Remember, Windows 10 will stop getting new updates soon after it comes out back in 2025. It's not too far away.
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clau3780
08-12-2026, 06:04 AM #4

Remember, Windows 10 will stop getting new updates soon after it comes out back in 2025. It's not too far away.

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faithie_04
Junior Member
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08-13-2026, 08:05 PM
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Why do you prefer numbers from ten to eleven over everything else?
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faithie_04
08-13-2026, 08:05 PM #5

Why do you prefer numbers from ten to eleven over everything else?

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kervinc
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08-17-2026, 03:42 PM
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If by "new task bar" you meant the middle one, you can move it to fit on the left side instead. And with that big update (23H2), icons are now grouped together again if you wanted them scattered around. If you still prefer the old way, you just need a few extra programs installed to bring back those classic looking bars.
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kervinc
08-17-2026, 03:42 PM #6

If by "new task bar" you meant the middle one, you can move it to fit on the left side instead. And with that big update (23H2), icons are now grouped together again if you wanted them scattered around. If you still prefer the old way, you just need a few extra programs installed to bring back those classic looking bars.

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Gholtor
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08-18-2026, 09:56 AM
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Gholtor
08-18-2026, 09:56 AM #7

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Lynn512
Member
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08-18-2026, 11:02 AM
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It is really simple to get Windows 11 running just like Windows 10. In fact, both versions run on almost identical hardware underneath. But if you want to shut the OS down and never turn it back on again, that's a bad idea because making the effort to keep using it will make your computer work better for you in the end.
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Lynn512
08-18-2026, 11:02 AM #8

It is really simple to get Windows 11 running just like Windows 10. In fact, both versions run on almost identical hardware underneath. But if you want to shut the OS down and never turn it back on again, that's a bad idea because making the effort to keep using it will make your computer work better for you in the end.

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centdix
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08-18-2026, 01:17 PM
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Windows 11 is basically just Windows 10. You might need to spend about 10-15 minutes tweaking the Personalization settings in Settings, but that's all you really have to do. If you want a quick, simple, and user-friendly experience, switching to Linux is the best choice.
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centdix
08-18-2026, 01:17 PM #9

Windows 11 is basically just Windows 10. You might need to spend about 10-15 minutes tweaking the Personalization settings in Settings, but that's all you really have to do. If you want a quick, simple, and user-friendly experience, switching to Linux is the best choice.