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[winjer]

Windows 10 is still the most used OS in the world, but Microsoft will end support on October 14, 2025.
This means no more bug fixes, fewer security updates, no new features.

So the question is: Will you upgrade to Windows 11? Change to another OS? Or continue to use Windows 10.

Windows 10 Home and Pro - Microsoft Lifecycle

Windows 10 Home and Pro follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy.

learn.microsoft.com

 

[MadchesterManc]

Already using it. Aside from the first year quirks, like with Windows 10, it's been fine for me since

 

[SJRB]

I run W11 from the day it launched and it is perfectly fine. Maybe even excellent.

So don't be a doofus and just upgrade you damn OS.

 

[Laptop1991]

Buying a new PC later in the year, so it will come with it anyway. i've still got my older OS if i need to downgrade for any reason.

 

[nikos]

I run W11 from the day it launched and it is perfectly fine. Maybe even excellent.

So don't be a doofus and just upgrade you damn OS.

This. Haven't had a single issue.

 

[SportsFan581]

Been running 11 since mid 22. I haven't encountered any issues at all, not that big of a change.

 

[Mr Moose]

I run W11 from the day it launched and it is perfectly fine. Maybe even excellent.

So don't be a doofus and just upgrade you damn OS.

 

[Hudo]

If I ever run into issues that can only be solved using Windows, I may install Win 11 on dual boot or so. Is there an LTSC version coming?

 

[Insane Metal]

I've been using it for a while now and it's fine apart from some weird issue going on with my Acer laptop. For some reason, when I click on some videos (not from YT, for example) after letting it in standby, it'll crash and reboot. Didn't happen on W10. But I read this is a problem with this laptop model.

 

[Shubh_C63]

Features for the sake of features, i don't need them anyway. Don't fix what isn't broken, will stick to Windows 10.

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

I already am on it.

 

[mrcroket]

Windows 11 is great and the update is free so I don't get why some people want to stay on 10

 

[Proteus Maximus]

I've been using it since I built my PC last September. No problems with it so far.

 

[saintjules]

I'd like to run Win 11 at some point. I just have to find out if my virtual instrument plugins in my DAW will all work correctly in the new OS.

 

[T4keD0wN]

No way, theres still an option to switch to 10 ltsc or pay for updates and not having to deal with 11s bloat.

I see not having to deal with windows updates as one less nuisance, but fuck them for making security updates paid and saying 10 is the last OS, what a scummy thing to do.

 

[Euler007]

Already upgraded all my computers that support TPM.

 

[ZoukGalaxy]

Not a single chance.
W11 UI is a fiasco for non human, put it deep in your ass Microsoft.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

My Windows machines have been on 11 since late last year. It's not terrible and the UI feels like a knockoff of Mac OS which is fine because I use mainly my MacBook Pro when I'm not gaming

 

[joeygreco1985]

Been on Windows 11 since day one and its been fine.

 

[Bojji]

I hated W11 at first (for like a year) but eventually switched to it. It's ok.

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

Probably not, but I will buy some new Windows device for sure. They look - finally - cool.

 

[Sephimoth]

Bill Gates has decided my CPU can't run Windows 11

 

[R6Rider]

Already using it on two PCs. Zero issues.

 

[keefged4]

I'm already on windows 11, but as soon as Linux catches up with HDR and VRR I'll be switching over. Literally trying a few distros now to see how they are, as KDE Plasma 6 apparently has HDR and VRR support OOTB now.

 

[xrnzaaas]

I run W11 from the day it launched and it is perfectly fine. Maybe even excellent.

So don't be a doofus and just upgrade you damn OS.

This comment was brought to you by Microsoft.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Nothing I own uses them, so I'd say no.

 

[squidilix]

I'm already on Windows 11 (21H2).

I've never had any issues with this version (unlike Windows 10, which was very problematic at launch). The settings panel is perfect on W11, and the OS is more responsive.

However, some QoL features are missing because I'm still on the 2021 version. I decided to block any updates when 22H2 was released because, after my machine was updated, everything got worse. It became slower at boot, virtualization broke, and some apps wouldn't launch. I don't want to do a clean install every year. New Windows builds are still a nightmare when they force you to update.

The start bar is not bad and clean, unlike the mess we had with W10 (crap Metro). I'm still using a third-party app on my desktop (StartAllBack), but I leave the vanilla start bar on my laptop. (I like folders and minimalist design)

I still think Windows 11 21H2 is "perfect" for a modern Windows OS. The only problem is when Microsoft tries to install too much bloatware like Edge and Copilot (also on W10). I've already blocked all the spyware/telemetry crap.

The only issue with Windows (since 10) is that the AppData folder keeps getting bigger and bigger, presumably for security reasons. Now it's almost 100GB+. WTF.

So, in almost four years, I've never done a clean install on my PC (except for the 22H2 incident; I just used system restore) and my OS is still running great. I run Baldur's Gate 3 and Stable Diffusion without issues. (Python/CUDA installed). I got a new GPU (4060Ti 16GB) and it's working with no issues at all when installed.

But what Microsoft announced with Copilot+ and the new "Recall" system looks like a nightmare for privacy.

So my choice is to stay on 21H2. But if Microsoft somehow blocks the lifecycle of my W11 version (making Steam or software incompatible), then yeah, I think I'm going to leave Windows for Linux.

 

[Loomy]

Using it now. It's fine.

 

[Zathalus]

Upgraded day one, no issues other then the UI. Which is super easy to fix if you want. I saw no reason to stick with 10.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

 

[LostDonkey]

Already using it on my unsupported 6700k.

Getting updates, been fine.

I like it

 

[dorkimoe]

already on it, its really not that big of a deal, but then again i dont tinker with my shit all day everyday.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Will continue using Windows 10 for my gaming PC, MacOS on my laptop for basically everything else, and future plans will involve Linux unless Microsoft releases a worthy successor to Windows 10. Aka a repeat of the playbook after the Windows 8 debacle.

 

[Griffon]

With the deck and the laptop I've already started to make the switch to Linux. It works pretty good for gaming and everything else.
It's not quite at the same level of support and ease of use, but I'm nerdy enough to jump through the remaining small hoops.

Bets are my next desktop won't be on windows.

 

[Fermbiz]

I guess I will "upgrade" to Win 11 near the end of 10.... I dont want too but it is what it is.

 

[nani17]

using it since day one but a debloated version.

 

[Bonfires Down]

Only reason I don’t use W11 is because my hardware doesn’t support it.

 

[NeonDelta]

Already using it. It’s fine

 

[Oppoi]

I think we all deserve a better OS than Win11. Shame it has to go through Linux, but I do love a true underdog story.

 

[Rubik8]

I’m slowly converting over all my machines to Linux or replacing them with Mac or iPad. I don’t game on PC enough to miss anything. Microsoft can suck my dick.

 

[Oppoi]

already on it, its really not that big of a deal, but then again i dont tinker with my shit all day everyday.

"It's not really that big of a deal" is the best sales pitch I could ever dream of for an upgrade. What did Sweeney say about MS buying Steam now again? Windows keep getting worse with more aggressive adverts and "whoops you're now using Edge and Bing" updates.

Edit. I know a better sales pitch that fits perfect: "It could be worse."

 

[Mercador]

Win11 is not as good as Win10 but it's mostly fine for one year or so. They are still messing up with HDR from time to time.

 

[near]

I don't really get attached to operating systems, and I enjoy trying out new updates. I installed Windows 11 ages ago on my PC, it works fine I guess.

 

[Closer]

Already switched from it. Never been happier.

 

[kikii]

Only reason I don’t use W11 is because my hardware doesn’t support it.

u might to need enable TPM 2.0 in BIOS unless ur comp is 5 years or older

 

[King Dazzar]

I run W11 from the day it launched and it is perfectly fine. Maybe even excellent.

So don't be a doofus and just upgrade you damn OS.

 

[RainblowDash]

I’m staying on Windows 10 which is bad enough

 

[TwiztidElf]

I've always toyed with the idea of Linux, but I think the time is right to finally jump in.

 

[Skifi28]

Even thought my mobo is relatively recent, it apparently doesn't support it. I can't be bothered to go for the unofficial route or find whatever the hardware add-on is called so I'll stay with 10 for as long as possible and maybe I'll consider going Linux and rid myself of Microsoft once and for all.

I run W11 from the day it launched and it is perfectly fine. Maybe even excellent.

So don't be a doofus and just upgrade you damn OS.

They made it quite difficult to upgrade for no real reason while 11 feels more like something that could have been a service pack instead of a real upgrade. I say fuck 'em.

 

[rodrigolfp]

Already did. 11 is the same thing but with auto HDR.