Microsoft announces Windows 11, generally available by the holidays
https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/24/microsoft-announces-windows-11-generally-available-by-the-holidays/
Microsoft today officially announced Windows 11, the next version of its desktop operating system.
Microsoft plans to release Windows 11 to the general public by the holidays, so we can probably expect it sometime around late November.
You will now also be able to run Android apps on Windows. These apps will seem like native apps that can be integrated into the taskbar.
Windows 11 will come with Teams built-in.
Microsoft promises better graphics for gaming thanks to Auto HDR, a feature that’s already available on Xbox.
More:
Introducing Windows 11 page and video.
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Tomi Engdahl says:
https://kotimikro.fi/oheislaitteet/kayttojarjestelma/windows-11/windows-11ta-voi-yha-kayttaa-vanhemmassa-tietokoneessa
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/
Tomi Engdahl says:
Task bar icons fix tips:
Taskbar Icons Not Showing On Windows 11 – (2024 Updated FIX)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fyfke7w7t88
Tomi Engdahl says:
Not a fan of AI? A recent Windows update can actually remove Microsoft’s Copilot assistant from the OS.
As the company promotes generative AI to the public, Redmond accidentally introduced a software bug last week that can delete the Copilot program from PCs running Windows 10 or 11.
The problem affects the March 11th updates for both operating systems. “We’re aware of an issue with the Microsoft Copilot app affecting some devices. The app is unintentionally uninstalled and unpinned from the taskbar,” the company wrote in the support pages.
In a bit of irony though, some Windows users have said “I wish this wasn’t a bug” after learning that Microsoft has been mistakenly deleting the Copilot app.
“Amazing, Microsoft fixes their own bloat,” joked one user on Reddit. “Finally a good feature,” wrote another.
More at PCMag
https://www.pcmag.com/news/oops-update-accidentally-removes-copilot-from-windows
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-new-quick-machine-recovery-tool-to-fix-boot-crashes/
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-killing-script-used-to-avoid-microsoft-account-in-windows-11/
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://etn.fi/index.php/13-news/17657-pian-se-vihdoin-tapahtuu-windows-11-nousee-suosituimmaksi
Tomi Engdahl says:
Microsoft mysteriously offers Windows 11 upgrade on incompatible PCs
But don’t be fooled! The TPM 2.0 hardware requirement for Windows 11 still stands.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2860679/microsoft-mysteriously-offers-windows-11-upgrade-on-incompatible-pcs.html
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://muropaketti.com/tietotekniikka/tietotekniikkauutiset/tm-opas-nain-asennat-windows-11n-ilmaiseksi-vanhaan-ja-epayhteensopivaan-tietokoneeseen/
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://hackaday.com/2025/09/18/think-you-need-a-new-pc-for-windows-11-think-again/
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://keepscreenawake.org/
Tomi Engdahl says:
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Tomi Engdahl says:
Microsoft finally admits almost all major Windows 11 core features are broken
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-finally-admits-almost-all-major-windows-11-core-features-are-broken/
Tomi Engdahl says:
Microsoft warns IT admins that Windows Server 2025 is the last edition to support WINS
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-warns-it-admins-that-windows-server-2025-is-the-last-edition-to-support-wins/
Microsoft regularly deprecates and eventually removes legacy components from Windows SKUs, typically due to security issues, low usage, or the presence of better alternatives. One such example is WINS, which Microsoft announced as deprecated back with Windows Server 2022, and now, it has published a support article clearly outlining the plans for the component.
For those unaware, Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) is Microsoft’s name resolution service that was introduced back in 1994 with Windows NT 3.5. Over time, its user base has collapsed drastically, since modern networks don’t use it and typically rely on Domain Name System (DNS) as the modern alternative.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Microsoft myönsi: Windows 11 on rikki
22.11.202521:30
Microsoft luetteli liudan Windows 11 -käyttöjärjestelmän ongelmia.
https://www.mikrobitti.fi/uutiset/a/7d03dcab-f541-4a3e-bfa1-415fd8faafb9
Tomi Engdahl says:
KB5072911: Multiple symptoms occur after provisioning a PC with a Windows 11, version 24H2 update
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5072911-multiple-symptoms-occur-after-provisioning-a-pc-with-a-windows-11-version-24h2-update-d2d30684-4e2b-47f5-9899-a00a8e0acb09
Tomi Engdahl says:
AMD:n ajureissa on outo piirre jos kosket Windows-ikkunaan – asiantuntijatkin ymmällään
https://muropaketti.com/tietotekniikka/tietotekniikkauutiset/amdn-ajureissa-on-outo-piirre-jos-kosket-windows-ikkunaan-asiantuntijatkin-ymmallaan/#google_vignette
Tomi Engdahl says:
Microsoft purges Windows 11 printer drivers, putting millions of devices on borrowed time — legacy printers face extinction as Microsoft stops distributing V3 and V4 drivers
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By Luke James published yesterday
Microsoft cuts off new third-party print driver releases via Windows Update.
https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/printers/microsoft-stops-distrubitng-legacy-v3-and-v4-printer-drivers
Tomi Engdahl says:
https://dawn.fi/uutiset/2026/02/07/windowsin-seuraava-paivitys-saattaa-lopettaa-tulostimesi-toiminnan-pysyvasti
Tomi Engdahl says:
Microsoft wants Windows 11 “secure by default,” could allow only properly signed apps and drivers by default
https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/02/12/microsoft-wants-windows-11-secure-by-default-could-allow-only-properly-signed-apps-and-drivers-by-default/
Microsoft just announced a per-app permission system, just like Android, for Windows 11, to make the OS “secure by default”. Soon, Windows is said to allow only properly signed apps and drivers to run. This is still an experiment, and we don’t know when it’ll become the default behaviour, but it’s being considered, and we might see changes soon. Of course, you’ll be able to turn off all new security features.
Tomi Engdahl says:
Microsoft admitted Windows 11 went off track, and I’ve never felt more vindicated
https://www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-admitted-windows-11-off-track-felt-vindicated/
When Windows 11 was released in the preview channels, I was among the early adopters. The iteration in its early days looked promising, particularly the modern UI, though compatibility with older hardware was a concern. Frankly, I liked the centrally-aligned taskbar, the updated Settings app, and even the new File Explorer, and I made my peace with the revamped Start Menu. As for hardware limitations, I soon found out that installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware was as easy, and there was no major downside to it, as long as the system wasn’t super old.