I agree to proceed with the upgrade.
I agree to proceed with the upgrade.
Updating after a long time seemed automatic, but it began downloading Windows 11. I cut power and turned off updates. Should I proceed with the upgrade? I’m okay with new features as long as performance stays the same. In programming, newer software tends to be more demanding. I recall a similar experience on an older machine with a slower hard drive—performance was poor. My concern is whether my newer laptop with a 10th gen processor, 8GB RAM, and SSD will handle it.
It might be worth boosting the RAM, but otherwise it should work just fine. If you're not happy, you can always return to Win 10.
W11 offers performance comparable to W10 in many areas, though it has minor drawbacks in a few cases. The main concern is RAM usage, as it consumes slightly more memory, which could be problematic for users with limited RAM or those frequently opening many Chrome tabs.
Windows 11 works well; I even installed it via WSUS on my network after using it daily since day one at home and on my work machine. The biggest issue is that some Control Panel options now push you into Settings instead of Win10.
The main issue I see is when the system pushes you to switch between menus to reach certain features, like in Win11. It makes you jump between Control Panel and Settings instead of staying in Control Panel as it does in Win10. Some settings in the Settings version also behave differently or don’t work properly, forcing you back to Control Panel. The Control Panel and Network settings are particularly problematic. I still favor the control menu because it’s more intuitive, using a familiar Windows Explorer layout. This is mainly a limitation of the target audience—prosumers can adapt, while regular users won’t. I’ve even convinced tech-averse retirees to switch to Win11 without any complaints.
Absolutely, as I mentioned, they must fully commit. The gradual progress feels both annoying and unclear.