Freedom56
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A lot of third party software still does not support Windows 11. So I will wait and wait for my media creation software to support for Windows 11. I already have login by pin number with Windows 10.
How are you liking Windows 11?
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zinger1457
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Windows 11 offers two options for disk encryption. The first is Bitlocker but that requires Windows Pro, Ent, or Edu. The second option is called Device Encryption, my understanding is it's more of a Bitlocker Lite, doesn't give you all the features of Bitlocker but will encrypt your drive. It's what I use on my Windows 11 laptop.
The cumulative update KB5019157 was the last thing done before the event.
21H2 Win 11 Pro.
mountainsoft
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I tried Win 11 last year, discovered several issues I didn't like, and reverted back to Win 10. I haven't looked at it since. Can anyone tell me if these items have changed?
- The taskbar can't be moved
- Taskbar icons are always grouped and no longer allow labels
- Taskbar clock is very small.
- The Start menu doesn't allow pinned items to be grouped, and the small tiles cut off longer filenames.
- An unnecessary "recommended" section can't be removed or hidden.
- The file explorer menu is difficult to use, and lists default to double line spacing for touch screen users.
- Right click context menus require an extra click for "more options".
- Windows have rounded corners, and sliders have a skinny design with hidden scroll buttons that are tiny and hard to click on.
- The taskbar can't be moved
- Taskbar icons are always grouped and no longer allow labels
- Taskbar clock is very small.
- The Start menu doesn't allow pinned items to be grouped, and the small tiles cut off longer filenames.
- An unnecessary "recommended" section can't be removed or hidden.
- The file explorer menu is difficult to use, and lists default to double line spacing for touch screen users.
- Right click context menus require an extra click for "more options".
- Windows have rounded corners, and sliders have a skinny design with hidden scroll buttons that are tiny and hard to click on.
Lsbcal
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Is the 4 digit pin all you need to login? If so, that sounds like a security issue to me. Could you not increase the number of digits? Apple allows me to use 6 digits.
On Windows 10 I use my strong MS password. My 4 year old PC doesn't support Win 11
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Is the 4 digit pin all you need to login? If so, that sounds like a security issue to me. Could you not increase the number of digits? Apple allows me to use 6 digits.
On Windows 10 I use my strong MS password. My 4 year old PC doesn't support Win 11
Attached are some of the options you have for signing in to your computer, if you prefer one of these instead of the PIN.
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Old thread but I have an annoying issue on the almost new Windows 11 desktop. On the old Windows 10 desktop I was able to bypass the lock and log in game after a few minutes of non-use. How do I disable that feature on the new desktop? I use the computer all day and this is super annoying.
In Settings -> Accounts -> Sign-in options, under Additional Settings there's a selection for "If you've been away, when should Windows require you to sign in again?" Try setting that to "Never". And right below that there's an option for "Dynamic lock", you probably want to turn that off as well.
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Made the change, fingers crossed. Thanks for making it simple!
I replaced my broken Windows 10 HP Laptop with a new Lenovo Windows 11 laptop back in November. I use Linux on most of my equipment except those that require Windows for the software I run such as Quicken, TurboTax, Blue Iris, and my video editing software and Scuba Dive logging software.
The last two are orphan programs as the Scuba logging software had support dropped almost 10 years ago and the sole owner/developer of the video editing software died last year after a short, non-Covid related illness.
I installed both programs on my new laptop in November and all was working fine. This week as I'm getting ready for our annual dive trip to Bonaire, I was finalizing the updates to my Dive Logging programs and found out it throws an error when attempting to backup my files. I never thought to check this out back in November.
Further research shows that it's an issue with SQL Server required for the dive database program. My software requires SQL Server 2012 which is not supported by Windows 11. It will not run on any of the new versions of SQL Server currently supported by Windows 11. Bummer!
I will try a workaround by running Window 10 in a Virtual Machine on my new laptop which theoretically should work. Seems like nothing ever goes as easy as it should when it comes to technology. In the meantime I had to revert back to using my old laptop to update my records but I can't take it with me on my dive trip as it has a broken hinge which threatens to totally separate at any time.
The last two are orphan programs as the Scuba logging software had support dropped almost 10 years ago and the sole owner/developer of the video editing software died last year after a short, non-Covid related illness.
I installed both programs on my new laptop in November and all was working fine. This week as I'm getting ready for our annual dive trip to Bonaire, I was finalizing the updates to my Dive Logging programs and found out it throws an error when attempting to backup my files. I never thought to check this out back in November.
Further research shows that it's an issue with SQL Server required for the dive database program. My software requires SQL Server 2012 which is not supported by Windows 11. It will not run on any of the new versions of SQL Server currently supported by Windows 11. Bummer!
I will try a workaround by running Window 10 in a Virtual Machine on my new laptop which theoretically should work. Seems like nothing ever goes as easy as it should when it comes to technology. In the meantime I had to revert back to using my old laptop to update my records but I can't take it with me on my dive trip as it has a broken hinge which threatens to totally separate at any time.
ShokWaveRider
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I am still running 10 pro. But I am in the market for a new laptop. I would never consider on unless it came with 11 Pro. That way I have control over the setup. JMHO. I did the same with my current laptops, I made sure they came with 10 pro. No reason to upgrade them.
