*** Microsoft Windows 11 Thoughts & Discussion Thread ***

[Vestas]

I've ran this on my system since going to 25H2 from 23H2 as this went EOL. (Was about November last year)

not noticed any issues with what it does and no OS problems either

Probably worth pointing out that any machine with a NPU will end up with lots of error entries in the event logs as MS install various AI models on them because MS will try to reinstall several times a day. The reinstall fails because of the CBS changes the script makes, hence the errors.

For people without a NPU then its a lot simpler. Nuke copilot from orbit & you're more or less done. With a NPU then there's several AI models running - at least for text/typing; images; camera; microphone/speakers etc.

 

[ED209]

Probably worth pointing out that any machine with a NPU will end up with lots of error entries in the event logs as MS install various AI models on them because MS will try to reinstall several times a day. The reinstall fails because of the CBS changes the script makes, hence the errors.

For people without a NPU then its a lot simpler. Nuke copilot from orbit & you're more or less done. With a NPU then there's several AI models running - at least for text/typing; images; camera; microphone/speakers etc.

Yeah, I do not have an NPU but a good point to make.

 

[wigster]

Anyone not receiving cumulative updates on unsupported hardware ? My last one was in November.

 

[ED209]

Anyone not receiving cumulative updates on unsupported hardware ? My last one was in November.

What build are you on, 25H2? or 23H2\24H2?

 

[wigster]

What build are you on, 25H2? or 23H2\24H2?

It’s 23H2

 

[ED209]

It’s 23H2

That maybe why then as 23H2 went EOL November last year

 

[wigster]

That maybe why then as 23H2 went EOL November last year

Yep that will be it then thanks, What's the best way to get 24H2

 

[ED209]

Yep that will be it then thanks, What's the best way to get 24H2

Current version is 25H2, You could download the ISO file and then run that and it should update you to the latest version.

 

[wigster]

Current version is 25H2, You could download the ISO file and then run that and it should update you to the latest version.

Will give it a go.

 

[wigster]

I haven't upgraded to 25H2 yet but was wondering am I going to have any problems using the windows ISO method, as my pc has a unsupported CPU, or doesn't it do the checks?

 

[Raiden85]

Microsoft is working to rebuild trust in Windows - The Verge

I can't wait to see many of these fixes will just end up drowning us in yet more AI and telemetry that nobody wants.

I actually like Windows 11 overall, it's been a rock solid OS for me. My system runs 24/7, and I've had no BSODS or app issues whatsoever on an AM4 or AM5 platform using the same install. But MS keeps pushing out crappy untested updates which usually requires a quick hotfix, they remove things (or hide it extremely well) like local sign in only which there is no need for that. In a span of a few months they broke the task manager twice, once where it was inverted colours and some things never showed up, both took another hotfix, they've broken things like running an SFC check so it always found an error when there was none, you had the HDD scare recently, and then they broke the Windows Recovery Environment that prevented USB input devices from working of all things. This is just basic stuff ffs that should never get broken, it never used to. Windows 11 is a good OS, but MS keeps making extremely stupid mistakes that go untested or force poor changes. Microsoft needs a really good kick up the arse.

 

[TNA]

I actually like Windows 11 overall, it's been a rock solid OS for me. My system runs 24/7, and I've had no BSODS or app issues whatsoever on an AM4 or AM5 platform using the same install. But MS keeps pushing out crappy untested updates which usually requires a quick hotfix, they remove things (or hide it extremely well) like local sign in only which there is no need for that. In a span of a few months they broke the task manager twice, once where it was inverted colours and some things never showed up, both took another hotfix, they've broken things like running an SFC check so it always found an error when there was none, you had the HDD scare recently, and then they broke the Windows Recovery Environment that prevented USB input devices from working of all things. This is just basic stuff ffs that should never get broken, it never used to. Windows 11 is a good OS, but MS keeps making extremely stupid mistakes that go untested or force poor changes. Microsoft needs a really good kick up the arse.

Yeah. Been rock solid for me also. I am very happy with the OS. I have always been a Windows guy. Tried linux and MacOS and never got on with them. Especially the latter.

I am happy to move over to Steam OS when it is out. Will just dual boot and keep windows for a few games or apps. Once MS sort themselves out i might come back.

 

[Vimes]

Overall Windows 11 has been stable for me, just a few hiccups now and again. Always good to have recent Macrium Reflect image to fall back to, if needed.
There are times though when I feel MS pushes updates that seem to break certain functionality that previously worked fine, often for me around home networking. The latest example being than on my main PC I can no longer access the WD network connected storage device

it will access fine from either of my other two PC's NUC's.
It did access without issues, then following a number of updates to my main PC that has now stopped. It can be pinged, checked share options and Windows credentials. My main PC can access either of the other two NUC's, and the media shares etc.
It shows under Network Explorer fine.........
Ah well, I'll just access it via the one NUC that is next to my main PC.

 

[ED209]

Overall Windows 11 has been stable for me, just a few hiccups now and again. Always good to have recent Macrium Reflect image to fall back to, if needed.
There are times though when I feel MS pushes updates that seem to break certain functionality that previously worked fine, often for me around home networking. The latest example being than on my main PC I can no longer access the WD network connected storage device

it will access fine from either of my other two PC's NUC's.
It did access without issues, then following a number of updates to my main PC that has now stopped. It can be pinged, checked share options and Windows credentials. My main PC can access either of the other two NUC's, and the media shares etc.
It shows under Network Explorer fine.........
Ah well, I'll just access it via the one NUC that is next to my main PC.

Do you have SMB Direct enabled in the "Tuirn Windows features on and off" section?

Might be worth checking the working PCs and see if its enabled or not to confirm.

This was disabled after a certain update for "security"

 

[Vimes]

Thanks, I caught that one some time back.

From my NUC150 PC trying to get access to the WD Drive....

no issues.

From my main PC, it can access all except the WD...

It is not as though the main PC can see it, even though it shows it as a Network device, according to when I try and access it. It is not being denied access, it is just throwing up an error of not seeing what it can see, albeit in Network Explorer.
I can't make a shortcut to it or map a drive either. It is pingable, on the same network.

After a while, from previous experience, something else will just, seemingly, stop working. It will not be random, in that sense, but it will not be understood, lol.

 

[wigster]

Current version is 25H2, You could download the ISO file and then run that and it should update you to the latest version.

Nope you can't use the ISO as you get the message saying the pc doesn't currently meet windows 11 system requirements.

The processor isn't supported for this version of Windows.

 

[throwaway4372]

Nope you can't use the ISO as you get the message saying the pc doesn't currently meet windows 11 system requirements.

The processor isn't supported for this version of Windows.

How to create bootable USB drive for Windows 11 with Rufus (2026) - Pureinfotech

Rufus lets you create a bootable Windows 11 USB for supported and unsupported hardware. Also, it offers the option to download the ISO file.

pureinfotech.com

 

[ED209]

Nope you can't use the ISO as you get the message saying the pc doesn't currently meet windows 11 system requirements.

The processor isn't supported for this version of Windows.

Could you burn the ISO to a USB stick using Rufus which gives you the option to remove the restrictions and then run it off the USB stick after or copy back to the PC and run it from there?

How to create bootable USB drive for Windows 11 with Rufus (2026) - Pureinfotech

Rufus lets you create a bootable Windows 11 USB for supported and unsupported hardware. Also, it offers the option to download the ISO file.

pureinfotech.com

Edit, just saw above post referring to it

 

[wigster]

How to create bootable USB drive for Windows 11 with Rufus (2026) - Pureinfotech

Rufus lets you create a bootable Windows 11 USB for supported and unsupported hardware. Also, it offers the option to download the ISO file.

pureinfotech.com

Could you burn the ISO to a USB stick using Rufus which gives you the option to remove the restrictions and then run it off the USB stick after or copy back to the PC and run it from there?



Edit, just saw above post referring to it

Yes Rufus seems the only way, I was hoping I could do it without Rufus. I can't remember now when using Rufus will it have to be a clean install or will I be able to do just a upgrade.

 

[ED209]

Yes Rufus seems the only way, I was hoping I could do it without Rufus. I can't remember now when using Rufus will it have to be a clean install or will I be able to do just a upgrade.

Rufus should create the same files\structure on the USB stick as using the original ISO (but with restrictions removed)