Hi
I am building a new computer and i am unsure if I should install Windows 10 or Windows 11. Is there a reason to choose one over the other.
Also, what do you think of https://www.cjs-cdkeys.com/, as they have Windows 10 and 11 for $12USD, but i am unsure if they are safe. You can pay with PayPal so there is a little bit of protection.
Thank you for any help.
Plus you MUST have a Microsoft account to be able to install and use your pc.
Nope, not for later versions of windows 11. I’ve just recently rebuilt a laptop with windows 11.
It's good that they changed this. I still don't like Win 11 common user experience though.
Yes and no, you have to trick into thinking you don;t have a connection by turning off the wireless on your router. And there was an 'F10' manoeuvre I had to do running one up the other day but I don't remember if it was related to installation or not. What IS a major PITA is 'windows S mode' which I haven't figured out how to turn off without logging into the MS store which you do need an MS account for.
@EightImmortals: Download windows 11 iso from microsoft and then put it on a usb with rufus. It bypasses the account and tpm checks. Discover by accident
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@avoidfullprice: Cool thanks, will keep that in mind. The worst culprits are pre-built brand new laptops that have everything pre-loaded.
any issues with old laptop drivers ? do you manually install them or let windows does it all
On my i7, most drivers are available through windows
You can skip that process easily enough during install:
Can Win11 Let me 'Never combine taskbar buttons' yet?
Win10 it is then
word is that they will be putting the old features back.
https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-slowly-but-surely-a…
Someone found some strings in the code that suggests that a taskbar group setting are being added soon
SystemSettings_DesktopTaskbar_GroupingMode
SystemSettings_DesktopTaskbar_ShowLabels
SystemSettings_DesktopTaskbar_SecondaryMonitorsGroupingMode
They just need to make this change and I'll be happy enough to upgrade to W11.
True, but even if it's added back I can't see any other benefits for my daily driver usage.
I think I went to Win10 from 7 because of Xbox Game Gar and DirectX (as I recall vaguely) but Win11 really doesn't have any killer features to justify the swap. Maybe DirectStorage eventually? But I don't have any games nor hardware that'll provide that benefit yet.
I customise settings - Choose Windows 10
I don't need to customise settings - Choose Windows 11
Also, from what I understand, if you are using a 13th gen Intel CPU with Performance and Efficiency cores the scheduler in Windows 11 is better at sending processes to the correct cores.
This may also be a factor with the new 7xxxX3D chips from AMD as well (only one die has the 3d cache on the 7900X3D and 7950X3D).
Windows 11 is slightly better, but there isn't heaps of difference.
It is doubtful MS is getting any money when you buy these questionable keys. No reason to give money to these shady groups. Either buy a legit key from an authorised reseller or there are easy to find activation scripts for Windows if you want to pirate. I would say more, but I doubt it is allowed.
Win11 but do your research (youtubes) on privacy first so you can configure like a sane person. Otherwise Mr Gates will be playing with your bottom whilst you sleep.
Don’t spend money on a “cheap key”. Either pay for a legit copy or just do it for free using the slmgr trick (just google it). Up to you but it’s not worth spending even $5 for a fake key
The keys can get bound to ur account now. So it’s good
Win 11 user experience is less user friendly than Win 10. Plus you MUST have a Microsoft account to be able to install and use your pc. In Win 10 you are able to bypass this requirement.