Windows 11 Reviews

My main use case for Windows 11 is for my day-to-day purpose. I do all normal day-to-day activities on Windows 11, such as emails and normal browsing. In my daily work as a sales consultant, I do a lot of calling and cold calling. I use Notepad for it and sometimes Sticky Notes as well, and I go to the many options that are available in Windows. Windows 11 has its own File Explorer that I use for saving the files and all, along with normal day-to-day jobs that I do.

The best features that Windows 11 offers in my opinion are Notepad++ and the integration, as I could use Microsoft 365 on it and I could also run many applications. If I want to use Linux, then I could use Windows Subsystem for Linux as well. Most of the industry-wide applications are easily installable on Windows 11 and user-friendly as well.

Windows 11 has definitely impacted my organization positively because you could see that all the day-to-day activities, most of our professionals would use a Windows system itself. In terms of productivity, Windows 11 has made a positive difference as we use a mail inbox with its links and Microsoft Teams, which is available. Windows 11 is natively installable and very friendly with the compatible operating system, and alongside, we have other applications that are available. Edge browser, which is the default browser for Windows 11, is also a good browser and a very decent option. Additionally, we have other features available for the day-to-day activities. You can see it gives you a basic calendar, calculator, and camera options, and you have the File Explorer. You get a pretty decent operating system for a layman to work on a day-to-day basis.

While there are certain tasks that consume a certain amount of time, Windows 11 reduces the time. The usability and architecture, how it is built, makes a user get into a state where they don't need to spend excessive effort on the task to be done. You can get everything through a UI-based interface, and everything is sorted and very simple. Over the period of time, the operating system evolution by Microsoft is good for the individual workspace.

One area where Windows 11 can be improved is the Copilot that has been added. It should have a good, decent user interface experience. The user interface experience should be enhanced in terms of Copilot. Because Copilot uses the GPT version with OpenAI backend, but it still needs the UI experience to be rich in the sense of being more attractive plus very simple as well.

As I mentioned before, the needed improvements in Windows 11 include that the Copilot integration needs a better user interface experience with rich features, alongside making a very simple UI experience as well.

I have been using Windows 11 for more than three years now.

Windows 11's scalability is decent and fine.

The customer support for Windows 11 is good. I have had a good experience with it.

I did not previously use a different solution before Windows 11. I was using Windows 10 before upgrading to Windows 11.

I have seen a return on investment with Windows 11 because I do certain tasks using Windows 11. Obviously, there is a return on investment on it. In terms of calculation, I'm not sure what the exact calculation is, but it has definitely saved time and generated a return on investment as well, though I don't know the exact numerical terms.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Windows 11 is that it is bundled with the hardware. It comes with a pre-installed license in the operating system. When the laptop or desktop was purchased, it was included on it.

Before choosing Windows 11, I evaluated the option of Windows 10. I was using Windows 10 before it was upgraded to Windows 11.

I choose a rating of 9 out of 10 for Windows 11 because room for improvement is still needed. That is the reason I have left one point for improvement. As I mentioned, there are certain things that Windows 11 should concentrate on the integration. When it comes to the next upcoming release, they should have this AI assistance to be more enhanced and more user-friendly, and it should make the user more attentive.

Windows 11 is a pretty decent version. My advice to others looking into using Windows 11 is to go for it if you are an individual. If you want to do day-to-day operations, Windows 11 is a very user-friendly operating system. Go for it.

I do not have any additional thoughts about Windows 11 before we wrap up. I found this interview good, but you could reduce the time by taking a faster review, which will be helpful. I have given Windows 11 a rating of 9 out of 10.

My main use case for Windows 11 at my company is as an operating system that I use daily for work. It is the foundation that allows me to work effectively.

As a .NET developer, I perform many tasks on Windows 11 for work, relying heavily on .NET technologies. Although .NET may not be directly tied to Windows anymore, it is easier to develop on Windows. We use Visual Studio, which is only available on Windows machines, and we also leverage Windows-specific and Microsoft-specific products that work better on Windows, such as the Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, and Teams.

Using Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office suite on Windows 11 compares to my experience on other operating systems in that Visual Studio itself is not available on other systems, making it Windows exclusive. Visual Studio Code may be available on other systems, but not Visual Studio itself. I think it used to be available on Mac, but then it was a worse version and they eventually discontinued it.

I have a different opinion than most people about my main use case and how I use Windows 11 at work because many individuals do not prefer Windows, but I think it is a skill issue. If you are proficient with it, I think it works well. Many people criticize it for updates, but you can configure everything, and you can avoid updates if you want, though I believe it is better to stay on top of the latest release. Additionally, I appreciate the PowerToys package available on GitHub as open source, which extends Windows 11 features. The Windows snapping tool is excellent, and I think workspaces are also valuable.

In my opinion, the best features Windows 11 offers are its modern support for workflows, the Windows Subsystem for Linux, where you can natively run Linux commands and programs in a GUI on Windows. There is a nice addition with Windows Terminal, a great terminal that allows you to add many different shells and customize it, making it appear very modern when you add quality plugins to it. There is also a new addition, Dev Drive, optimized for development workflows, allowing faster copying and builds of programs. Snap layouts and virtual desktops are excellent for window management. The redesigned Task Manager is an improvement, though I am not a major fan of it, but it is still better than previous versions. Additionally, the Copilot feature, an AI built-in tool, allows you to ask questions and generate content, such as creating an image in Paint by providing a prompt.

Windows 11 has positively impacted my organization by allowing us to improve multitasking using snap layouts and virtual desktops. The inclusion of Dev Drive means faster builds for us, which were not available in previous Windows versions. The terminal improvements are excellent for quick PowerShell or Bash scripting. I believe Windows 11 enhances security by introducing BitLocker and is a more stable operating system than previous versions. Fewer driver conflicts and better compatibility with modern hardware contribute to this stability.

For me, as a power user looking to customize Windows 11, I do not prefer the many different available package managers such as Winget, Scoop, and Chocolatey, as I find it very fragmented. It would be beneficial if it could be standardized.

I choose 7 out of 10 because there are many advertisements and telemetry issues that persist even if you have a Pro tier of Windows 11. Sometimes updates do not work, requiring a rollback. It still feels more oriented toward consumer use rather than enterprise use, and the company is forced to maintain extensive backward compatibility, which creates technical debt.

I have been using Windows 11 at my company for four years, which represents a significant commercial tenure. Before that, I also used it for personal purposes, having used it since its initial release.

In my experience, Windows 11 is stable.

I find Windows 11's scalability to be excellent. It scales well vertically, so a single machine can be very powerful without reaching its limits. However, horizontal scalability is not possible with Windows, requiring Windows Server for that capability; nonetheless, vertical scaling is excellent.

I do not believe we utilize customer support for Windows 11, as we have never contacted Microsoft about it.

At my company, we have always used Windows.

I believe we have seen a return on investment from using Windows 11 since our company is primarily a software house where most costs stem from salaries and licenses. We make a profit each quarter, which indicates a positive return on investment; otherwise, we would be operating at a loss.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Windows 11 is not something I can share, as I am not the one responsible for that; it falls to other colleagues in my company.

Before choosing Windows 11, we did not evaluate any other options.

My advice for others looking into using Windows 11 is to learn how to use it effectively. Utilize Dev Drive, WSL 2 if needed, and Windows Terminal, preferring it over the built-in CMD or PowerShell. Make good use of virtual desktops, enable BitLocker, and turn on Windows Defender for added security benefits.

Before we conclude, I think that Windows 11 is particularly excellent for personal use cases, especially for gaming. It supports all major game providers such as Steam and Epic Games, making it a fantastic gaming platform for personal use.

Regarding metrics or examples, I would estimate a 20% faster boot time, but I am not certain if that has been officially measured.

I rate my overall experience with Windows 11 at 7 out of 10.

We use Windows 11 for everything. All IT is run on it.

Windows 11 is cleaner in terms of layout.

The way things are laid out in Windows 11 is cleaner.

The interface in Windows 11 would be better if they left it alone and didn't change it every other week. Drivers that are available for Windows 10 aren't necessarily available for Windows 11, especially for some hardware, such as laser cutters, that don't have drivers for Windows 11. It's not so much about Windows 11 lacking features, it's about the fact that something you did on it last week won't be in the same place next week due to constant changes.

This is about too many changes in the interface, things change and you don't know where you're going to find them next.

We've been using Windows 11 for a long while, about four years, five years.

We're doing the deployment over the next month.

It takes more than a month for us because we're a school and we can't change things that easily.

Windows 11 is okay for stability, but it does have some issues. We had an issue last week where a laptop was working fine until a Windows update went out and it stopped the keyboard from working. As soon as we removed the update, the keyboard worked again.

Windows 11 is fine regarding scalability for our school environment.

Over 1,000 users are working with Windows 11 right now in my institution.

We do not plan to increase the usage of Windows 11 for now.

I very rarely consult the support of Windows, meaning Microsoft.

I would rate the work of support a seven from one to ten.

There is nothing to improve in support that I can think of, such as response time or quality.

Windows 11 is no better or worse than Windows 10, to be fair.

Setting up Windows 11 is fairly straightforward.

I would rate the setup of Windows 11 a seven or eight from one to ten.

There's no difference; Windows 11 is not more expensive than Windows 10 for my institution. I spend £11,000 a year on Microsoft, which is a lot for a school.

That £11,000 is for all Microsoft products, not just per Windows operating system.

I cannot really highlight some benefits of Windows 11 compared to Windows 10.

I'm not sure which features of Windows 11 I find the most useful, to be honest.

I haven't faced any other challenges with Windows 11.

I recommend removing the bloatware for those who plan to use Windows 11, especially in a school environment.

On a scale of one to ten, I rate Windows 11 an eight.

I primarily use Windows 11 for work with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDIs). We will be pushing and deploying Windows 11 operating systems and configuring that part specifically for the VDIs, not for desktops or other systems.

I am using Copilot in Windows 11, working on tasks similar to GPT and automating tasks using the APIs. However, it is not used extensively since it is primarily for end users. We allow Copilot access only to admin-related personnel, with lockdowns in place for other end users. Our work involves deploying virtual machines, installing specific applications, and publishing them.

Apart from Copilot, we have been working on thin client image services, specifically Dell embedded with Windows 11 operating system, though this part is still in progress.

Since adopting Windows 11, it has proven more resilient, and the implementation and provisioning are comparatively faster. We have not encountered many issues in the deployment process for the VDIs.

When deploying approximately 15 virtual machines using our HCI system, the process is efficient. With golden templates ready for cloning, we can deploy up to 50 VMs in around five minutes.

The Copilot integration in Windows 11 is the most useful feature.

The system demonstrates improved resilience, and the implementation and provisioning processes are notably faster. We have experienced minimal issues with VDI deployment.

I have faced challenges with Windows 11, particularly with a recent Wi-Fi wireless issue. The dot 1.80 update caused Wi-Fi drivers to automatically disconnect, preventing users from connecting to Wi-Fi when using Windows 11 with the recent patch. Though workarounds were provided, we continue to encounter related issues, making it a significant source of support calls.

Based on my experience, Microsoft needs to conduct more thorough testing of patches before release. While they presumably have a UAT environment for patch testing, we still encounter issues. Even when updating to the latest version for security purposes, we experience outages that need to be addressed.

I have been working with Windows 11 for more than five years.

I have faced challenges with Windows 11, particularly regarding the recent Wi-Fi wireless issue. The dot 1.80 update caused Wi-Fi drivers to automatically disconnect, making users unable to connect to Wi-Fi when using Windows 11 with the recent related update patch. Though workarounds were provided, we continue seeing issues regarding this problem, as it remains a top generator of support calls.

From the VDI standpoint, scalability assessment is limited due to our implementation restrictions for end users. However, when deploying to the IT department or admin team without restrictions, scalability becomes more apparent.

I have contacted Microsoft support for various issues and would rate their service as 8 or 9.

Positive

Setting up Windows 11 is straightforward and follows the traditional approach. Issues occasionally arise with patches, after which updated patches are released to fix the bugs. This creates a test-and-run scenario.

My advice for those planning to use Windows 11 is to carefully consider deployment, especially regarding patches and implementation. It is better to schedule and check patches in the UAT environment if a patch management application is available. Testing in the UAT environment for safety purposes is crucial before affecting production. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Windows 11 a 7.

I am still using InTune and BI products, and have not moved to another vendor.

I am intensively working with InTune and BI.

We are intensively working with Windows Server for providing remote desktop services and Windows Remote Desktop.

I am currently working with Windows 11.

I am essentially using Windows 11 for Teams and Office 365.

Microsoft can make a better UI/UX for Windows 11; the user interface could be smoother to operate and more comfortable.

I have recently used Snap Layout in Windows 11, and I find it is a very good feature.

I store data in OneDrive.

I'm working with the on-premises version on my desktop; it's the desktop version of Windows 11.

I provide those services to the user using Microsoft RDP, that remote desktop.

We use Falcon, CrowdStrike, and I think it's the advanced version.

I am satisfied with the integration of Microsoft Teams with Windows 11; it's easy to work with. It's very comfortable, very intuitive, and very easy.

OneDrive is one, and Teams is another collaboration tool, so I'm only working with OneDrive.

I wouldn't say I particularly enjoy Windows 11 because I've been so used to using it, I'm fine with using Windows 11.

Comparing Windows 11 with a Mac, it's smoother to operate on the Mac OS. The Mac OS is smoother to operate.

I'm not using Auto HDR.

I wouldn't say I'm not satisfied with Windows security features, but CrowdStrike is a great product, and we are using it across the board.

I have used Windows 11 for a long time. I don't remember when we started, but I think it was four or five years ago, or maybe even earlier.

I rate the stability of Windows 11 as a nine.

I haven't tried scalability in Windows 11, but my requirements are met. Whatever I need, I don't feel any issue with that. You add more RAM, and it gets done.

We have an internal team that supports all the Microsoft issues within the system, so we are able to handle it on our own. We don't need Microsoft support. But we have taken advanced technical support from Microsoft for our hosting customers, but we rarely use it. We are able to handle it internally.

Positive

We are not using Microsoft Dynamics, but we are using Office 365.

We are not working with Azure; we have our own cloud by the name Ace Cloud. We are offering it to the public.

My team does the initial setup, so I have zero idea.

We are intensively working with Windows Server for providing remote desktop services.

We use MySQL and MS SQL.

We are taking the Microsoft licenses for providing that to our customers.

It is very difficult to say the price for Windows 11. I mean, what do you say about the Windows price? Everybody wants it cheaper, and if you get it cheap, then you still want it cheaper.

There are competing Linux products, but they are not good enough. You don't get the same feel.

I haven't felt a lack of functionality in Windows 11.

We have an Active Directory sync with the Azure Cloud. Our local Active Directory syncs with the Azure Cloud.

I rate Windows 11 a nine out of ten.

From Windows 7, my use cases for Windows 11 feel quite similar to the Mac users because the toolbar and the bay at the bottom of the toolbar look similar to the MacBook. With how it is displayed on the Mac, I see that they upgraded and took it somewhere to the Mac. Other than that, it is quite good.

The user interface of Windows 11 improves my workflow because most of the time, I use many applications at once. It is easier to use and the UI of the applications is quite friendly. This is how I think it is more user effective.

Although I have not used much of Windows 11 in detail, I would suggest that the user interface of it is valuable.

Until now, I have not paid much attention to the areas for improvement in Windows 11, but in the settings bar, I can say that in the notification center, which shifts and changes sometimes. Notifications on the iPad sometimes get missed. I was using Slack, and notifications just stopped working, so I then restarted my PC, and after that, they started working. I think that it might be related to Windows 11 because I checked the notifications, they were enabled, but they were not showing me notifications. I did not get any pop-up for Slack, so I think there might be some improvements needed there.

Until now, I do not think there is a feature that I would like to see added to Windows 11 because most of the time, we are using it as is.

I just upgraded to Windows 11 within the past week or two.

Regarding stability, I would say the Slack issue which I found; other than that, I think all of the other things are pretty smooth. I will still give it eight point five to nine.

I would rate the scalability of Windows 11 around eight point five to nine.

I would suggest to someone who would like to use Windows 11 that it is similar to the Mac interface and the UI is quite good. I also find it quite effective for users, so I would suggest them to upgrade to Windows 11. I have given this review a rating of ninety-nine point five.

We use our laptops with Windows only. We use it for everything. For the last 20 years, my entire career, I've been using Windows only.

Office 365 will be extensively used, along with other tools from Office 365.

Everything is good. It's easy to use.

It supports AI initiatives. Like we use co-pilot. 

Most of the time, we use it for the validation of our data and code, or even code generation.

What I'd like is something like Beyond Compare. We have Beyond Compare to compare two versions of the same file. 

If we can have something like that in Windows, it would be a great help to everyone.

I have been using it for the last couple of years. 

I would rate the stability a ten out of ten. 

It is a standalone system. There is nothing to scale. 

We deal with our internal IT support. If they cannot resolve anything, they may contact Microsoft support. But we are okay with our internal IT support itself.

We always use Windows 11. Only for a couple of development purposes, we sometimes use Linux.

The initial setup is straightforward. Nothing much complex.

It is a cloud product. It was easy to integrate it into the existing infrastructure. There were no challenges. 

It can be done in-house.

It positively impacts an organization's operational costs. Clearly, a one-time payment will be a lump sum, but if we make it monthly, maybe you can help the customers by reducing some amount or percentage if they pay monthly.

We take a yearly license, but payment-wise, it's better to pay monthly.

Overall, I would rate it a ten out of ten. 

Windows is good. I'll give it a positive note.

I would recommend it to others because it's easy to use. It will help in our day-to-day work and improve productivity as it is simple to learn and leverage.

I use Windows 11 for Excel, Word, downloading, browsing, and office use.

The solution's most valuable features are overall desktop and fast booting. The solution is fast, doesn't get hung, and minimizes operational issues, which improves the end user's productivity.

The solution's memory management could be improved.

I have been using Windows 11 for one and a half years.

The solution's high level of stability ensures that the machine doesn't go down multiple times. People can be more productive since they face minimal problems with the machine because of its good stability.

I rate the solution’s stability a nine out of ten.

The solution's scalability is good because it allows you to run a large number of virtual machines. It also helps us do a lot of scenario testing. More than 30,000 users are using the solution in our organization.

I rate the solution’s scalability a nine out of ten.

The technical support team’s response time is very slow. It takes almost a week to resolve an issue.

I rate the solution’s technical support a five or six out of ten.

Neutral

I previously used Windows 10. I switched to Windows 11 as part of a normal life cycle change.

The solution is deployed in our organization through SCCM. The solution's upgrade process from Windows 10 to Windows 11 took almost two hours.

On a scale from one to ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy, I rate the solution's initial setup an eight out of ten.

Windows 11 is an easy and user-friendly solution.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

I use Windows 11 in the government organization, specifically in the IT department. We use Windows 10 and 11 mainly for office tasks.

Windows 11 is very user-friendly and has improved user interactivity compared to Windows 10. It has good security features, providing strong protection against platform viruses and vulnerabilities, which secures my resources. Online support is also helpful. Furthermore, the arrangement and structure of the system are easy to navigate.

Configuring network connectivity and sharing printers and scanners in Windows 11 can be a bit more challenging compared to Windows 10. Accessing the network settings takes more time and can be cumbersome.

I have been working with Windows 11 for approximately two years.

I rate the stability of Windows 11 as seven out of ten. The stability can be influenced by the status and specifications of our company PCs.

Our company PCs are quite old, and many don't have the resources or specifications to support Windows 11. Therefore, scalability is limited primarily due to hardware constraints.

We primarily use Windows 10, and I prefer it to Windows 11 mainly due to our hardware limitations.

The initial setup of Windows 11 is easy. On a scale from one to ten, I would rate the setup experience a nine.

We use a cracked version of Windows, so there are no licensing costs.

I recommend ensuring that your PC hardware, such as the hard disk and RAM, is advanced and sufficient to support Windows 11 before installation. I rate Windows 11 an eight out of ten overall.