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What do you like best about Windows 11?

The UI is nicer than with Windows 10, and that's where it ends Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 11?

The "AI" integration, the badly designed apps and menus, terrible performance on low end systems, buggy interface, frequent crashes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 11 solving and how is that benefiting you?

None really. It creates more problems than its predecessor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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"Riddled with bugs, semi-clean UI"
The UI is nicer than with Windows 10, and that's where it ends
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5.0 out of 5
"Win 11 Review"
Interface is clean and the search tool is great
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5.0 out of 5
"The new Do It All OS"
I am able to use a platform with the widest app and game support while also leveraging web and cloud technologies for cross-platform development an...
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What do you like best about Windows 11?

what i like most about Windows 11 is its very fast in operation and login and logout compare to other windows versions, and its also changed lots of widgets and windows compared to windows 10 and including the start button like the windows 7 was a good thing when it was tile concept it was very tough to use now its good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 11?

its looks good but the c drive space consuming is very high there is no easy option for clearing the cache and other like temp data , when the c drive space reduced its also will effect the system performace. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 11 solving and how is that benefiting you?

Windows 11 solving the issues like a perfect operating system, most of the people in the world is using windows 11 now and it shows how easy to use it , its makes the user experience simple for doing tasks and reducing the time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Windows 11?

i love its modern clean design it feels so good and more organized . The taskbar and the new updates making it even more better day by day . i appreciate the new layouts feature the windows 11 help us to make more productivity and get better . It really easy to use it as i helps me to manage my files and office important documents by folders and the date . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 11?

i disliked the system requirements it camn be low so that all users can run windows 11 in their pc and desktop. also the taskbar it should be more enegaging and should look more cool and helpful . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 11 solving and how is that benefiting you?

The Problem of maintainence of things help me alot . It useful drag and drop also sccren dividing into many sections multi screen tasking and different desktop which can be switched in just a sec . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rishi Raj N.
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What do you like best about Windows 11?

- The first thing i like is user friendly UI experience while managing files and folders.

- It's smooth workflow with microsift services like Notepad, Powerpoint Presentations.

- It's enbuilt Microsoft Defender antivirus feature is also superb.

- I use it everyday to manage my professional as well as dailylife works (i.e video editing through clipchamp etc it's easy to implement).

- Easy to use Screen recording features like taking snapshot, recording separate browser tabs and GamingBox experiences are also really impressive.

- Regular driver updates, overall system updates, and fast customer support are one i like the most. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 11?

- Deleting large folders take so much time.

- Copying or Moving large files like mp4 videos etc from other connected device or usb takes lot of time.

- After system update it's take so much time in restart.

- Sometimes Wifi related and connecting headphones related problems occur if you do not update the system for long time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 11 solving and how is that benefiting you?

- It's helped me to make next level presentation using Power Point Presentation, Notepad to make my notes, Features of Word is next level which helps me to work on large documents easily to set alingments, different text formats , text size , image integration etc easily in one go.

- It's helped me to maintain my programming codes easily, because of software like VS code integration into system easily.

- Inbuild Microsoft Defender helps me to protect me from any unknown attacks like malware, trojon etc easily, the pre built firewall system are also perfect So i have no need to install any paid antivirus softwares. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Karthik P.
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What do you like best about Windows 11?

I love the modern, minimalist look and the centered taskbar, which gives me OS X vibes. I was not a huge fan of live tiles in Windows 8 and 8.1, but Snap groups are amazing. I don't face any performance issues, as I have a very powerful machine. It is very easy to use, except in some situations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 11?

I personally do not like the Microsoft Teams integration, as I don't use it on my personal laptop at all. Sometimes, I miss the old right-click dialog. I miss the stock market tile in the start window. The search could have been improved way better. I wish I had widgets like on my iPad. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 11 solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Windows 11 as my primary and only operating system. This gives me a combination of looks from OS X and customization from Linux. I use it for anything and everything on my laptop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jeremy M.
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What do you like best about Windows 11?

Easy to use interface. which is the best yet from Microsoft. It is easy to use and easy to manage. The interface is good and the tools and adoption is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 11?

Really the only thing I dislike is the updates; Microsoft still has a long way to go with the update process they use for Windows. There needs to be a more streamlined cloud option which handles this for business better than the traditional on-premise options but with all the control of SCCM or WSUS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Windows 11:

Always understand the system you are investing in with your IT department. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 11 solving and how is that benefiting you?

It was the next OS, so it made sense it was the next support issue. It was also an enhancement for productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aman R.
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What do you like best about Windows 11?

The most useful feature of Windows 11 is smoothness in all the apps.

Also, Windows 11 is quite faster than Windows 10, and all the apps are smooth to use. The Windows 11 app drawer is very easy to use. Also, there are a very enhanced number of features, which are very useful when used frequently.

The app drawer is very smooth and the visual of the new window is amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 11?

I don't like some of the app integrations, like Microsoft Teams. Also, sometimes updates come very frequently and require restarting, which is very irritating. Customer support still needs to be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 11 solving and how is that benefiting you?

Window 11 providing enhanced security, more faster gaming experience and also other microsoft tools are getting used very smoothly. The smoothness while using it and also the experience of using apps in new window is really amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Avneesh M.
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What do you like best about Windows 11?

Security parts and closeness with numerous tasks stayed aware of by makers. I use windows 11 reliably working. As a security ace security is earnest for me and I really want to use a lot of tries. All undertakings that I use are reasonable with windows 11 and joining is central. Secret security contraptions of windows 11 are absolutely unsurprising and trustable. If I manage an issue I can find the technique on the web, As an endeavor custumer, show up at the Microsoft client association is very valuable. Windows 11 UI is extraordinarily immediate. Windows 11 is easy to present, you can reinstall and resuscitate yourself at whatever point. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 11?

As a client of the Windows working framework, I never saw as any negative or troublesome point in Windows 11. I generally go about my own and official responsibilities utilizing Windows 11 without confronting any blunders. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 11 solving and how is that benefiting you?

In Linux you don't have a couple of ventures to plan directly anyway as you probably know windows has each program and expressly windows 11 has a component, for instance, if the program worked in 2014 you can run the environment with lower variation of windows. It's a charmed thinking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Özgün G.
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Computer Vision Engineer &amp; Researcher
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What do you like best about Windows 11?

I use it on my office computer.Using it for developing the computer vision algorithm architecture. I was using Windows 10 and was quite satisfied with the features but then we switched to Windows 11 I saw a lot of improvements such as a parallel desktop, icons aligned to the bottom and it has Microsoft AI assistant already implemented easily. Besides I use it with an external display and it is very efficient to transfer the visuals. I use it everyday and even writing my comment by using windows 11 in my office laptop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 11?

I don't like the upgrades which is really boring. It should do the updates maybe per 6 months or more but not everyday Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 11 solving and how is that benefiting you?

In Linux you don't have some programs to setup directly but as you know windows has every program and specifically windows 11 has a feature such as if the program built in 2014 you can run the environment with lower version of windows. It's a magic thinking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ümit G.
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What do you like best about Windows 11?

Security features and compatibility with many programmes supported by manufacturers. I use windows 11 every day at work. As a security consultant security is very important for me and I have to use a lot of programs. All programs that I use are compatible with windows 11 and integration is easy. Built in security tools of windows 11 are very stable and trustable. If I face a problem I can find the solution on the internet, As a enterprise custumer, reach the Microsoft customer support is very helpful. Windows 11 user interface is very user friendly. Windows 11 is easy to install, you can reinstall and upgrade yourself at any time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 11?

The fact that it uses a lot of resources (memory, cpu) can sometimes be a real problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 11 solving and how is that benefiting you?

All corporate applications of the company that I work can work with windows 11 without any problem. All my appliacations that I need at work are compatible and easy of integration with windows 11. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Blake W.
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Pharmacist
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What do you like best about Windows 11?

I have used Windows throughout my life more than any other operating system. I currently use it now for work as a Pharmacist for a Long-Term Care Pharmacy. Windows for me, has always been user friendly and has worked well with various other softwares I have used. Windows continues to be my preferred operating system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windows 11?

With every update there are things that take some getting used to and I have had no complaints for a long time now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windows 11 solving and how is that benefiting you?

My Pharmacy uses Windows to integrating the use of FrameworkLTC and DocuTrack. These two softwares seem to work just fine using Windows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.