Why Do You Use Windows 10?

[Ink]

For Part 2: Q&A - Why Do You Use Windows Defender Antivirus?
Self-explained thread title.

Windows 10 is:

• Invades Your Privacy
• Bloated
• Weak Security
• Buggy Updates
• Unstable
• Vulnerable to Malware
• No 2-way Firewall
• Slow Performance
• Cannot run 16-bit programs
• ..

Comment below.

 

[Wraith]

I still use Windows 7 and don't plan on changing to 10. I'll migrate to Linux if required but not 10.

 

[OhioRebel]

You should be named Old School!

 

[dJim]

• Invades Your Privacy <-- google, phones, and nearly all services in internet do and noone say nothing.
• Bloated <-- if u talking abouth " extra programs " a normal users dont want.. i never get any of these in any install so..
• Weak Security <--- all security can be bypassed, always much better than the famous win 7
• Buggy Updates <-- never veer get any problem updating any pc on windows 10
• Unstable <---- never get any blue screen , freezes or something.
• Vulnerable to Malware <-- thats user fault
• No 2-way Firewall <-- again much better than the win 7
• Slow Performance <-- with the pc´s we got today that s not noticable
• Cannot run 16-bit programs <-- 16 bits? who else still runs these programs?
  
  A constructive comments dont take as atack or insult.

 

[ForgottenSeer 72227]

Self-explained thread title.

Windows 10 is:

• Invades Your Privacy
• Bloated
• Weak Security
• Buggy Updates
• Unstable
• Vulnerable to Malware
• No 2-way Firewall
• Slow Performance
• Cannot run 16-bit programs
• ..

Comment below.

When you put it that way, why am I using W10

For me I just like being on the latest version. I know over time security updates will stop and software vendors will eventually just stop making their programs compatible with older versions.

I know this is a personal thing, but I like the UI. It's probably their most secure version of Windows yet and they are brining in alot of good security features with each release.

I have to admit that I've had a very good experience thus far. I haven't had too many issues, ceach version has ran well for me. It could very well be that I do a clean install every time a new major update is released, instead of an upgrade, but I know not everyone can do this.

 

[Pictogrram]

I like Win7 more, but use Win 10 as it was a bonus for my laptop and I'm too lazy to downshift the version

 

[Arequire]

My Windows 7 system died in 2018 and replacing it with another W7 system would've been senseless as the OS reaches end-of-life in 2020. Thus Windows 10.

 

[Deletedmessiah]

• Invades Your Privacy <-- google, phones, and nearly all services in internet do and noone say nothing.
• Bloated <-- if u talking abouth " extra programs " a normal users dont want.. i never get any of these in any install so..
• Weak Security <--- all security can be bypassed, always much better than the famous Windows 7
• Buggy Updates <-- never veer get any problem updating any pc on windows 10
• Unstable <---- never get any blue screen , freezes or something.
• Vulnerable to Malware <-- thats user fault
• No 2-way Firewall <-- again much better than the Windows 7
• Slow Performance <-- with the pc´s we got today that s not noticable
• Cannot run 16-bit programs <-- 16 bits? who else still runs these programs?
  
  A constructive comments dont take as atack or insult.

This is likely a satirical thread by Spawn. But two things I seriously would agree is bloatware which isn't a serious issue but an issue nonetheless. Second one is unstability. Its not critically unstable but I've encountered some BSODs which I never had with 8.1 and some startup loop issue. Again this also is not a big issue yet as far as Windows history goes lol.

 

[Deletedmessiah]

When you put it that way, why am I using W10

For me I just like being on the latest version. I know over time security updates will stop and software vendors will eventually just stop making their programs compatible with older versions.

I know this is a personal thing, but I like the UI. It's probably their most secure version of Windows yet and they are brining in alot of good security features with each release.

I have to admit that I've had a very good experience thus far. I haven't had too many issues, ceach version has ran well for me. It could very well be that I do a clean install every time a new major update is released, instead of an upgrade, but I know not everyone can do this.

I agree on UI. Some parts of UI may look like inconsistent merge of modern and classic looks but overall I like it way more than older Windows UIs.

 

[Handsome Recluse]

It comes with the laptop.

 

[Elpibe]

Well my answer is simple. I always like windows 7, but i bought all the parts to build a gamer PC.
The motherboard and the processor work only with W10 so... i didnt have a choice, New PC = Windows 10.

 

[gerinho]

Only for a game or two, otherwise I only use *nix based os'es (Linux, MacOs)

Regards

 

[Dave Russo]

Seems to me that saying windows 10 has weak security is a bit of a stretch ,We all know Windows Defender is a good product, no? And have we forgotten windows 7{Which I like and have on other computer, needs 3rd party protection} as for privacy, depend on what your hiding lol, I really like windows 10, ok I"m nuts I guess.Gl

 

[Local Host]

• Invades Your Privacy <-- google, phones, and nearly all services in internet do and noone say nothing.
• Bloated <-- if u talking abouth " extra programs " a normal users dont want.. i never get any of these in any install so..
• Weak Security <--- all security can be bypassed, always much better than the famous Windows 7
• Buggy Updates <-- never veer get any problem updating any pc on windows 10
• Unstable <---- never get any blue screen , freezes or something.
• Vulnerable to Malware <-- thats user fault
• No 2-way Firewall <-- again much better than the Windows 7
• Slow Performance <-- with the pc´s we got today that s not noticable
• Cannot run 16-bit programs <-- 16 bits? who else still runs these programs?
  
  A constructive comments dont take as atack or insult.

He is clearly being sarcasting as none of those applies, is just nonsense spread by haters.

 

[TairikuOkami]

Directx12 + drivers = games - pure and simple, not much of a choice. I do not mind security that much, I could be running a super light nLited XP (80MB RAM usage) without AV and firewall just fine (vulnerable components removed, services disabled, etc), but that is not really a viable option.

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Invades Your Privacy <-- google, phones, and nearly all services in internet do and noone say nothing. - you can avoid them, but not Windows.
Bloated <-- if u talking abouth " extra programs " a normal users dont want.. i never get any of these in any install so.. - you are not normal.
Weak Security <--- all security can be bypassed, always much better than the famous Windows 7 - true, but security is over-hyped, like spectre.
Buggy Updates <-- never veer get any problem updating any pc on windows 10 - consider yourself lucky, every month there is something, never in 7.
Unstable <---- never get any blue screen , freezes or something. - that is individual: hardware, drivers, software, AVs. I had no real BSOD since Vista.
Vulnerable to Malware <-- thats user fault - yes, but 10 makes it easier (powershell), especially since UAC was lowered, then again, because of users.
No 2-way Firewall <-- again much better than the Windows 7 - Windows 7 has more better 3rd party firewall options, like Private Firewall with HIPS.
Slow Performance <-- with the pc´s we got today that s not noticable - Not everyone is running $5000 PC, even on mine there is a huge impact.
Cannot run 16-bit programs <-- 16 bits? who else still runs these programs? - DOS games (a story, months of a gameplay, not just visuals) and even some 32-bit require 16-bit libraries. People still play Doom or Theme Hospital. I have games like Hitman 2, but I would pay $100 for one DOS game.

 

[low L!fe]

No I think windows 10 better than windows 7
if not use Microsoft windows
move to linux

 

[Kuttz]

Windows 10 is:

• Invades Your Privacy (New high)
• Bloated
• Buggy Updates
• Poor Windows Update Customizability

 

[Threadripper]

Windows 10 is all of those things you mentioned, which is why all but one of my machines runs Ubuntu (my gaming PC). That PC has Blackbird, O&O, W10 Privacy as well as tools like SysHardener on it, as debloated as it gets.

 

[brambedkar59]

Win 10 is my only option. Can't go to earlier versions cause 7th gen intel.

This is likely a satirical thread by Spawn. But two things I seriously would agree is bloatware which isn't a serious issue but an issue nonetheless. Second one is unstability. Its not critically unstable but I've encountered some BSODs which I never had with 8.1 and some startup loop issue. Again this also is not a big issue yet as far as Windows history goes lol.

Overall stability has taken a toll. Maybe Insider program needs a overhaul but something definitely needs to be done. Earlier (around 6 months ago) my stand on this thing was a little bit more optimistic. I pretty much used to think "No unnecessary programs + No 3rd party security solution = No crashes or bugs" Ahhh the good ol days.:emoji_sob:

I had no real BSOD since Vista.

How? Do I call Satan or something? Who is your guy? I need his contact info
The number BSODs I had on Win10 is just mind blowing (maybe I am exaggerating), never had that many combining all XP+Win7+Win8/8.1 (Even with overall more years between them than Win10). Now granted I use my system more now but still that's a negative on Win10's side.

 

[TairikuOkami]

How?

Maintenance? When you keep Windows clean, it runs like a Swiss clock. Corrupted caches, leftover reg entries and services (like Zemana), it all can create conflicts and eventually BSOD. I have actually started to use so much hated cleaners since Vista. One CCleaner a day, keeps bugs away.