Poor Windows performance Annoying issues during use Unpleasant software experience
Poor Windows performance Annoying issues during use Unpleasant software experience
I rely on Linux for most tasks, but today I had to switch to Windows 10 for about two hours to eliminate adware from a friend's computer. That was a frustrating experience. Initially, managing permissions in Windows felt flawed. I struggled to terminate the adware process because it refused access with "Access is Denied." I had to manipulate the process to pause and release its hold. Once it was stopped, it generated files in Program Files that I couldn't delete, even when using administrator privileges. Who designed such a system? This highlights the limitations of Windows compared to Linux—especially when handling sensitive tasks like root access. It’s disappointing that Windows lacks a true admin account with full control, unlike on Linux systems. Running Windows Server on storage devices could easily cause significant downtime or data issues. The machine in question was a Phenom II X4 925 with 6GB RAM on Windows 10 and a Radeon 7870 graphics card.
Cygwin simplified your experience greatly. That’s the only thing.
I share the same opinion. I switched to Windows 10 to see all the issues and then went back. Now I use Windows 7 and CentOS.
It was originally designed specifically for safe-boot functionality.
Since most people aren’t tech-savvy, they often abandon system files right after buying a computer unless they click "ok." Microsoft didn’t want to handle that and kept their support systems separate from these issues. Linux avoids this since it’s less common and users usually understand what they’re doing. It’s frustrating, but widespread use comes with its own costs.
From a business perspective, this makes sense. Usually, you can remove all files unless a program altered permissions in an unusual way, like in my situation. From an admin angle, it doesn’t make sense. It would be better if Microsoft offered command-line tools for advanced permission handling. Yes, for streaming services and browsing the web it works well on my second laptop. And for gaming fans to play their games, it’s fine too. For more complex tasks like advanced file and permission management, it falls short.