We sifted through hundreds of responses to find some of the most common complaints about Windows 11. Microsoft made some major changes to Windows when it came across Windows 11. Visually, the operating system has a new Start menu, a redesigned taskbar, and a few other changes. Perhaps more importantly, with the introduction of Windows 11, Microsoft has also changed its operating system upgrade plans. Microsoft has moved to a new development plan of shipping major versions and releasing more feature updates every three years. For example, in October, Microsoft added tabs to File Explorer, and the operating system also added a new Photos app. The company’s approach to Windows 11 drew mixed reactions. Senior Editor Zac Bowden gave the first Windows 11 release a 3.5 out of 5 rating, but the Windows 11 22H2 Update release earlier this year raised that rating to a 4 out of 5. Windows 11 performance issues While this isn’t the most common complaint, some people point to Windows 11’s performance as the biggest issue. Several issues have been discovered with Windows 11, including a game bug that causes stuttering. Our guide to Fix Common Windows 11 Issues is a handy tool and a magnifying glass that shows how many issues we’ve had since the operating system launched. Features Missing in Windows 11 Many people point out the lack features on Windows 11. Microsoft has removed some taskbars features and other options when you jumped from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Some of them features go back to the operating system, some don’t. The controversial Taskbar and Start Menu has some people using third-party apps like Start11 to “fix” Windows 11. Add a clock to both monitors. The fact that it requires a third-party app to restore functionality available in earlier versions of Windows is frustrating.
