#w11

[jjeremysstash]

Fixing Windows 11 - A Masterpost

Windows 11 is absolute crap for a good bunch of stuff so yeah, have a masterpost with most of the things I've found around to fix it haha (they're not all here because I did stuff around and I don't remember what)

YES, I KNOW at this point Linux would be a better alternative, however some here can't use Linux due to some proprietary programs that are not on Linux. This Masterpost is for the people in the same situation as I, aka those who have to have Windows or they can't do their job.

I am currently unemployed and haven't worked enough for the government to help me. I have a ko-fi if ever you want to help.

Stopping W11 from making you create an account/setting up your computer without internet (with a way to create gpedit.msc if your version doesn't have it)

Fixing the Taskbar (in case you also don't like the grouped Battery/internet/sound or the way the windows look)(there's more to it, check the settings)

There is the chance that Windows can't update because of this, you just have to uninstall it and reinstall it afterwards. They also completely nuked the Windows 10 look in the 24H2 update, so use the "Windows 10 (Explorer Patcher)" option instead of the plain "Windows 10".

Removing the rounded windows (since ExplorerPatcher doesn't do it anymore on 24H2)

https://github.com/valinet/Win11DisableRoundedCorners

How to move the volume and luminosity pop ups (so you can finally see those sweet sweet subtitles)

In case ModernFlyouts doesn't automatically start up, possible solution

Fixing the Start Menu (ExplorerPatcher can do that too, btw)

How to show all options right away

A way to bring back the Calendar

https://github.com/matej137/OutlookRemover

MICROSOFT FULLY NUKED THE CALENDAR!!! Possible fix is to downgrade the app (which is fine if you don't use the Mail), but do use the OutlookRemover to stop the automatic installation of the new version.

https://github.com/matej137/OutlookRemover/issues/15

How to remove Copilot if you have it (I don't, but it might be because I'm in Europe??)

Archive

Apparently Copilot is being forced on people so hummm

Other stuff not specifically related to the shit W11 did

Changing the size of the scroll bars

How to fully remove Cortana

Website with tools to fix W10 and W11

[lewishamiltonstuff]

First half done. 15 races. All won by Redbull. We had the fastest car and we didn't win all races. W11 was a beast. How is this sport not rigged?

[pitstopfc]

mercedes amg f1

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Merry Xmas from Joe and his Morris Minor parked up at Clarendon Cross with the long gone Portland Arms in the background.

[jjeremysstash]

If gpedit.msc doesn't exist, you have to create a .bat file on your desk.

Open the basic text editor (idk the english version) and type in/copy-paste

@echo off pushd "%~dp0" dir /b %SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientExtensions-Package~3*.mum >List.txt dir /b %SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientTools-Package~3*.mum >>List.txt for /f %%i in ('findstr /i . List.txt 2^>nul') do dism /online /norestart /add-package:"%SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\%%i" pause

Save it as a .bat file on your desk then run it as administrator

Once it ran entirely, restart your computer.

You can now do WIN + R and type gpedit.msc to run it

I got a laptop with Windows 11 for an IT course so I can get certified, and doing the first time device set-up for it made me want to commit unspeakable violence

Windows 11 should not exist, no one should use it for any reason, it puts ads in the file explorer and has made it so file searches are also web searches and this cannot be turned off except through registry editing. Whoever is responsible for those decisions should be killed, full stop.

Switch to linux, it's free and it's good.

[genderplinko]

not loving hearing my cpu fan spin up while I'm trying to sleep, like what is my computer even doing, I have windows update disabled on several levels so it's not that

[thatguyjiem]

The Thrill of the Unexpected: My W11 Midterm Pitching Experience

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had to deliver a presentation or pitch with very little time to prepare? That was exactly the scenario my team and I faced during our W11 Midterm Pitching Experience. Despite the last-minute nature of our preparation, we were able to not only meet but exceed expectations, leaving us with a sense of accomplishment and excitement.

It all started the night before our midterm pitching session. As a team, we realized that we had underestimated the time required to prepare for the presentation. With only hours to go before the big moment, panic began to set in. However, instead of succumbing to the pressure, we rallied together and got to work.

The next few hours were a whirlwind of brainstorming, refining ideas, creating slides, and rehearsing our pitch. It was a true test of our teamwork, creativity, and ability to think on our feet. Despite the late hour, there was an electric energy in the air as we worked tirelessly to pull everything together.

As the clock ticked closer to the presentation time, we felt a mixture of nervousness and excitement. Would our rushed preparation be enough to impress the panel? We were about to find out.

When the moment finally arrived, we stepped into the room ready to deliver our pitch. Despite the short time we had to prepare, we were confident in the strength of our ideas and our ability to communicate them effectively.

To our surprise and delight, the panel was not only receptive to our pitch but impressed by it. They praised our creativity, our innovative approach, and the clarity of our presentation. It was a moment of validation for all of our hard work and dedication.

As we left the room, we couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. Despite the challenges we faced, we had risen to the occasion and delivered a pitch that exceeded expectations. It was a reminder of the power of teamwork, resilience, and determination.

Looking back on the experience, I'm grateful for the opportunity to have been pushed out of my comfort zone and forced to think on my feet. It's moments like these that remind us of our capabilities and the importance of embracing challenges head-on.

In the end, our W11 Midterm Pitching Experience was not just about delivering a presentation; it was about pushing ourselves to new heights and proving that with determination and teamwork, anything is possible. And that, in itself, is the true essence of success.

[genderplinko]

I mean... I "can't" disable windows update, and most threads asking for help with it are flooded with snooty insistence upon it being necessary and/or what you signed up for. Regardless, W11 automatically changes my group policy, registry, services and task scheduler settings related to windows update. I'll get to the bottom of this, but they'll find some way to funnel another workaround eventually. Money-making invasive data generator? You betcha it'll be the same story there too. Layers upon layers of forced re-enabling, nos replaced with laters, no phoning home replaced with some phoning home, insistence that "assistance ensures the quality of the product", and so on. If I didn't need this garbage OS for uni I'd find computers a lot less frustrating.

Initially planned for release in June, the launch of Recall was delayed to address these security concerns. Microsoft now plans to roll out the feature to Windows Insiders testers in October.

Remember that new Windows 11 privacy-violating feature that freaked everyone out a few months ago? The screen-recording gizmo that watches everything you do, including logins with passwords, then records those screens to a database? Then uses "AI" to interpret what it's recorded, so you somebody can search it?

Everyone thought Microsoft had heard the backlash and cancelled the project. Nope.

It's baaaaaaaack... and coming to a Windows 11 PC near you next month, October 2024.

[jjeremysstash]

so it happened again, leavin my windows laptop to sleep and then reusing it makes it that it's sooooo slow and buggy.

what the FUCK did they put in that update???

[lewishamiltonstuff]

And he's gonna build us another W11 once again!

[moonyasnow]

My favorite fish mafia

Credit for the idea goes to my friend D

[umlewis]

"The first lap in a Ferrari is nothing short of amazing" - january 24, 2025 📷 @.scuderiaferrari / instagram

[lewisinho]

‘we read the race wrong today but it wouldn’t have made a difference we were just slow today’ is the shit that killed me from toto after the race cause like. Bro. no. it was the most obvious bullshit that you pulled with starting him on used softs in fucking singapore giving a car in p3 mind you an offset strategy. And ‘no pace’ is no excuse either bc first of all gr finished p4 and considering that the two merc cars started literally next to each other and therefore could acc work together we got both of their races hindered by each other at various points instead. Like bro get tf out with that bs my guy

[ilkkawhat]

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W11 post code and a 221 phone number, proper old school west London

Many years ago, Esquire sent a bunch of people $100 bills and asked them to send back $100 worth of work. Martin Amis responded with this bit of meta-brilliance.

[Mikhail Iossel]

[genderplinko]

so how come with the waasmedic and update orchestrator services disabled, with the scheduled tasks disabled by pstools, the windows update service still manages to set itself back from disabled to manual like dont get me wrong, if I could I'd happily run alll my shit on opensuse or debian or alma, even some combo with windows and proxmox or whatever but its just a broad combination of shit that would not work for varying unrelated reasons, so even if i just ran the windows-only uni software suites on my laptop, or dual-booted, it wouldnt solve the problem of forced, unwanted updates without regard for legitimate consent 7 was fine, great even. none of this shite. actual control over your system, but this shit with 10+11 disgusts me on principal. id ask reddit but if i got another corpo kiss ass sneering response about how i signed up to be cucked id throw my computer out the window and cry for real does anyone know how to to a) properly, fully, shut off windows updates for good and b) conveniently automate the process for when updates are actually wanted/needed