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Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 10:47 am
by Mala591
If yes, why do you use it and what for? Are the latest versions much quicker and less buggy than earlier versions?
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 10:52 am
by It Is What It Is
Still using windows 8 I think...it's an old laptop about 12 years old, and can't upgrade for some reason, mustn't have enough memory.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 10:56 am
by SammyBoy
According to figures from April 2022 roughly 75% of people use one version of MS Windows or another.
https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-sh ... 202204-bar
We use Windows 10 Pro at work, and will likely move to Windows 11 sooner rather than later - never had any issues.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:10 am
by RVclaret
Yeah - Windows a lot better for the software we use in finance.
Currently using windows 11 which is pretty slick.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:13 am
by boatshed bill
Still using 7 on this computer.
10 on a laptop.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:16 am
by Bosscat
Use 10 when on the PC ... but mostly am online on my phone these days
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:16 am
by sox8595
Windows 11 here, Rarely now though with the phone functionality, the phone copes really well with 90% of my work needs.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:49 am
by dougcollins
No, got a Mac.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:50 am
by bfcmatt
Use a chromebook, and quite like it
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:57 am
by MancunianClaret
Windows 10 on both my work computer and home computer. Works well enough. For work it has all of the applications I need, and at home I use my PC mainly for gaming. Can't do that on a Chromebook/Mac really.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:59 am
by Zlatan
yes... its part of my job as a VDI specialist in higher education. W10 is stable and fine for most things, W11 fine for home use, but enterprise has some issues
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 12:21 pm
by Vegas Claret
windows 10 for most heavy lifting, chromebook for internet (brilliant)
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 12:31 pm
by tiger76
Had to upgrade to Windows 11 when I got a new laptop about a year ago, a pain at first adjusting but no probs since touch wood.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 12:36 pm
by Hurstwood_Claret
Win 11 on a desktop. Very good
Win 11 on a tablet. Very good
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 12:49 pm
by bfcjg
Windows 11, beast pert off it is tha speel chequer an gramer chek, secend two none.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 1:15 pm
by Leon_C
Windows 10+11 for all of my machines.
Generally good, but of course there are some issues on a Windows machine. It's not always specifically the OS that is at fault. Every PC has a different configuration of hardware, and the OS needs to accommodate that.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 1:24 pm
by GodIsADeeJay81
It's on my daughter's laptop, but you'll find most people will use a form of Windows, simply because it's quite easy to use and is standard on most computers.
Apple is better for certain jobs, but for day to day use, most don't like it.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 3:34 pm
by Tricky Trevor
Just upgraded? To 11. No difference to 10 for the work I do on it. Rarely used these days apart from storage. Ipad does most of the stuff I need including bluetooth to the printer.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 4:01 pm
by Firthy
Use 10 on my laptop. I use it because it's familiar and I know how to use it. Don't like anything Apple and not overly impressed with android on my mobile.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 4:16 pm
by Hipper
Windows 10. My PC is not quite up to Windows 11 for a technical reason and I'm not yet bothered to deal with it. It's for home use.
I've had 10 virtually since it came out and have had no problems at all. It's pretty fast, behaves itself. I no longer use a third part anti-virus software, just Windows Defender. Some old programmes (from Windows 7 and even XP days) still work. I allow it to update itself which I was told was not a good idea for previous versions.
I have no hesitation in recommending it (but should add I've never used anything else but Windows).
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 6:42 pm
by distortiondave
My computer keeps telling me to upgrade to Windows 11 but I'm already on Windows 95.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 6:50 pm
by gsyclaret
Chromebook is the way forward
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 6:54 pm
by jos
I’m an Audio Producer and against the trend of Mac’s I use a PC with windows 11, mainly because I understand PC’s and have built a few.
Audio production takes A LOT of cpu processing. It works fine.
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 6:58 pm
by Zlatan
jos wrote: ↑Fri Dec 09, 2022 6:54 pm
I’m an Audio Producer and against the trend of Mac’s I use a PC with windows 11, mainly because I understand PC’s and have built a few.
Audio production takes A LOT of cpu processing. It works fine.
Interesting that you say that. One of my colleagues at work is a famous DJ from back in the day (90’s dance scene) and he now uses his Mac for mixing but Windows for producing because it’s easier to do
Re: Does anyone still use Microsoft Windows?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 7:09 pm
by jos
Zlatan wrote: ↑Fri Dec 09, 2022 6:58 pm
Interesting that you say that. One of my colleagues at work is a famous DJ from back in the day (90’s dance scene) and he now uses his Mac for mixing but Windows for producing because it’s easier to do
Yes, It’s whatever you’re comfortable with. Pro-Tools works on both platforms