Windows 11 worth it?
Windows 11 worth it?
I changed my setup earlier this year. Adapting to the new UI was a bit slow, but nothing major stood out as a problem. The benefits? I’m on the latest Windows version, which will receive future feature updates that might be missing or less robust in Win10. Even though it’s not essential for a basic single-core processor, the scheduler improvements are important for Intel hybrid CPUs and likely coming soon for AMD too. For updating an existing Win10 installation, I usually create a new SSD, copy the files there, verify everything functions, then upgrade to the fresh copy. Once done, double-check everything. If something critical appears, revert to the old drive and switch back. Keep the old drive safe for now. When you’re sure, you can delete it and reuse it. Saving money by using backups is tempting, but it’s more complicated and risky compared to a fresh SSD. Recently, SSDs have become quite affordable.
Security updates for Win10 have been rolling out over time, with October 2025 marking the end of support for regular users. Some organizations might handle it differently. Software installation and setup are the main reasons people stick with their main system longer. On average, people tend to update platforms every few years, even if they buy new systems more often.
It seems there might have been a mix-up. The information you shared appears to reference a past date, which has been widely known for some time. For the current situation, it’s normal that updates take time, and most systems will likely still be using older versions like Windows 10.
What updates are there? Should I hold off on Windows 12, which is expected in 2024?
For me, it's not worth it. In fact, it pretty much forced me to use Linux as my primary OS. If you want to stay using Windows, just stick with 10 and wait for 12.
I completed the same course four months prior. I installed an NVME drive on my workstation and used the Samsung data transfer utility to clone the operating system. After upgrading from Windows 10 to 11, everything proceeded smoothly except for a minor hiccup—my HP inkjet printer link stopped working and needed reinstallation. My Canon Pro-1000 photo printer remained unaffected and printed without any problems. I’m not bothered by the new Windows 11 interface; the only observation was that my page.sys file grew noticeably larger under Windows 11 compared to Windows 10. It seems the default size is roughly three times the system RAM. I’m considering reducing it, but performance hasn’t slowed me down (I don’t play games), so I left it as is. After two months, I removed the Windows 10 installation and backed up my Windows 11 OS to the old SSD just in case.
New programs will be built with Windows 11 as the focus. Upgrading is free, so there’s no reason to delay until Windows 12. Better go for Windows 13 instead. That’s the usual approach—no one remembers a better OS yet. Even older systems like Windows 8 were widely used despite their flaws.