Upgrade to version 11
Upgrade to version 11
It seems there are still features that allow for cross-platform compatibility, offering a more straightforward and quicker experience in the control panel. However, some users have encountered a less desirable and more frustrating method within the settings section, which appears to be designed only for Microsoft administrators.
It seems likely that optimization and testing on version 10 will continue to decrease as we near the end of support from Microsoft. I’m fairly confident the operating system became more responsive after my upgrade, even though it was released when 11 was still new. I upgraded all my devices instead of doing fresh installs, and there were no problems with that approach since 11 is essentially similar to a 10 update. It’s also worth mentioning I recently changed my PC from Intel to AMD without reinstalling—this was the first time I experienced such a smooth transition. Other changes in version 11 might not be immediately apparent. In the end, delaying necessary updates makes them harder to handle. I get why some people wait for bugs to fix themselves at launch, but by then they’re usually behind schedule.
And I've always had that work on Windows 10 (including an OS that worked just fine on an old FX system and on LGA 1700), that's not a Windows 11 thing. It's more likely you just got unlucky the times you did that on Windows 10 while lucky the time you did on Windows 11. Based on the relatively low adoption rate of Windows 11 still, I'd say it's pretty likely that the official end-of-support day is going to be pushed back a fair bit, similar to how Windows 7 kept having its EOL date pushed back. There's plenty of life still left in Windows 10 that I wouldn't say that the effort needed for an upgrade is really warranted unless you are wanting one of those extra features. I've got a couple installs of both on different SSDs that I just grab and use for test benches/troubleshooting systems, they all feel the exact same when doing stuff. I'm not saying don't upgrade ever, I'm just saying that it isn't as big an uplift as you're making it out to be. If you don't look at the new UI and think "that's a lot better, I want that," then the upgrade just doesn't make sense.
Ten offers a complete feature set now, meaning major updates won’t happen for about two years before the end date (14th October 2025). If you’re satisfied, continue using it. Win 11 adds Android app support and tabs in the file explorer, while the task manager improved after the 22H2 release—though the original Win 11 version removed features without much gain. On the hardware side, a 12th gen Intel CPU with P&E cores makes 11 a better pick since it handles tasks more efficiently. I’m dual booting both and personally lean toward 11, though I regret missing the live tiles of 10 and the option to make the start menu full screen for apps.
I appreciate your feedback. Android support was something I was looking forward to, and the files tab feature is essential for emulators.