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wrong info

 

Yes but specifications are not going to answer my question.

 

This is going to be quite the learning curve. I hate it already.

 

I tried out Windows 11 for about 2 weeks, and I also hated it because of all the customizing and time it takes to get it to look and work like Windows 10.
You stuck with Windows 8.1 longer than most people, and you bypassed Windows 10, so you definitely have a big learning curve with Windows 11.
I've never used Open Shell, so I don't know what its pros and cons are.
Anyway, good luck.

 

not needed

 

but I also see a registry edit that can be done within Windows 11.

Link please

 

How To Get Back The Classic Start Menu In Windows 11 - MiniTool

Can you get back the classic Start menu from Windows 10 to Windows 11? Yes, there’s how to show the classic Start menu in Windows 11.

www.minitool.com

But I installed Open Shell and it did the trick for me. You can customize it quite a bit but the main thing is I got back the class Start Menu with a start button and two columns showing Documents, Pictures, This PC etc. in the second column for easy access. Much easier to shut down too.

 

I was also able to shift the items in the Task bar over to the left rather than being in the center through task bar alignment.

 

So your happy, no need for me to test reg hack?

 

No but thanks for the offer. I thought you wanted the link for yourself.

 

Karen I use a reg file to bring back the old context menu in win11. I really dislike the new context menu. Here is a screenshot. If you want the reg file, I can send it to you.

 

If you want the reg file, I can send it to you.

Thanks. Yes, please do send it.

 

I heard that Windows 11 will be releasing Version 24H1 about April 2024, and there will be several changes.
If that's true, Open Shell will likely need to adjust to it.

 

I wouldn't be surprised. I hate change and things keep changing all the time. They should at least give us options for the look and feel we want.

 

I sent you a msg with the zip file attached.

 

Karen you will get used to win11. It really is not bad and it is as stable or more so than win10. When win11 was first released, it was pretty bad however with numerous feature updates ie service packs, it is now a viable operating system.

 

Thanks Chuck. It's just that so much changed that it was overwhelming and I didn't know where to find things but I'm learning quickly, I think.

 

It's rumored that Windows 12 will be released this year.
If that's true, I hope it's an easier and more pleasant experience than Windows 11.

 

It's rumored that Windows 12 will be released this year.
If that's true, I hope it is an easier and more pleasant experience than Windows 11.

Win11 was rushed to RTM to support the intel performance/economy cpu cores. It took just about 1yr before win11 was a dependable operating system. Hopefully microsoft will test any new operating system a little better than they did with win11.....