You might want to consider switching to a more stable operating system.
You might want to consider switching to a more stable operating system.
Over the past six months I've been running Windows 11 smoothly. Then unexpected issues arose—explorer freezing, stuck messages, or a complete boot failure. I've run numerous fixes: chkdsk, sfc/scannow, DSIM, Troubleshooters, restore from backup, system image, uninstalled updates, and even reinstalled Windows 10. It worked briefly but returned to the same problems after a week. Now I’m considering switching to another OS. As someone who values deep technical work and is comfortable with coding, I’m open to learning a new system. For self-guided improvement, I need resources that explain steps clearly online. Based on this, I’d suggest exploring lightweight Linux distributions or modern Windows alternatives with strong documentation. Pros include familiarity with Windows, good support, and customization options. Cons might be a steeper learning curve initially.
//www.christitus.com/debloat-windows-10-2020/ and optimize the system to its full potential using resources like FR33THY's and Panjino's optimization guides. Honestly, when it runs smoothly, everything works well and the performance is excellent. However, I’m currently encountering some issues.
Return to Windows 10 and avoid upgrading to 11. Explorer problems usually stem from plugins or extra features from other apps—like document previews or image thumbnails. I don’t use Explorer; Total Commander works much better.
I just completed that task and it kept going for a week. I’m not familiar with the term "total commander," so could you explain what it means?
You've got the latest LTSC installed, that's great. It's running smoothly so far—thanks for the advice. I hope it stays that way for a while.
I've supported thousands of installs of windows 10 and even with all the myriad of media releases issues remain hysterically tiny. All issues Ive run into with win 10 were on portables as well. I'm not going near win11. Utterly no reason for me or my clients to bother with it. Let first adopters beat their heads against it. More importantly, if you did a fresh install of win10 and having these kinds of stability issues you have an obvious hardware / driver issue. I have machines running LTSC and dont see any advantage. If anything its a disadvantage because won't media releases often bake in driver updates that you will be forced to dig through CAB files to install on LTSC
I noticed that big red letter symbol in your Windows Explorer. It’s a common issue—often caused by poorly written software that leads to many problems, not Windows’ fault.
From your screenshot it looks like you're blending Windows 10 with 11, suggesting you're following some YouTube guides to tweak the OS without fully grasping the effects. It seems you're curious why your setup isn't working as expected after these changes. These clips appear to be short tutorials, and I'm trying to be understanding.