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I've deployed it on all new computers I manage. Ususally they come with Windows 11 out of the box. Many I've done an in-place upgrade and have no issues. All my computers personal and business are Win11 because I wanted to test it first. No issues. ever.

That said starting with Windows 10 here are the common things I see when users report "janky" behavior:

1) They installed the very first build and NEVER update out of fear. Not realizing or understanding that the very first build is basically a buggy beta release. So always stay updated.

2) They did an in-place upgrade. Doing a clean wipe and install is the most reliable method. I have had no issues with in-place upgrades but I'm also good at recognizing a system that is already janky and I know not to even attempt to slap a new version on top of it... most people do not. Believe it or not Windows accumulates a certian amount of corruption over time. I have seen people who started with Windows 7 when it was first released. In-place upgrade to 10, then in-place upgrade to 11. All the while the OS was never wiped and has been building corruption and issues for over 10 years. Drivers are a big culprit and when you countinue to build on top of old shit the drivers stay behind and can cause conflicts, ditto with various software. At some point its best to wipe it. My personal computers get fully wiped 1-2 years and for work I aim for 3-5 years. First sign of problems I wipe the disk and start over.

3) Most people throw too much random shitty software on their computer. I install the least amount of software that is absolutely necessary, no weird themeing or skinning software, just bland reliable and bulletproof.

4) Old, defective, cheap and unreliable hardware. Most people buy the cheapest disks, eitehr HDD or SSD and then wonder why after a year or two the OS acts funky... its corruption and your OS can only compensate so much.

5) Bad location for the computer. The number of people, even today I see put their computers into a very small confined cabinet with no ventilation is too damn high. Or using a laptop on a soft surface like bedding or couch or lap with no circulation... heat will slow and kill computers.

6) Don't put your computer next to a microwave or something that emits lot of EMF.

I've deployed it on all new computers I manage. Ususally they come with Windows 11 out of the box. Many I've done an in-place upgrade and have no issues. All my computers personal and business are Win11 because I wanted to test it first. No issues. ever. That said starting with Windows 10 here are the common things I see when users report "janky" behavior: 1) They installed the very first build and NEVER update out of fear. Not realizing or understanding that the very first build is basically a buggy beta release. So always stay updated. 2) They did an in-place upgrade. Doing a clean wipe and install is the most reliable method. I have had no issues with in-place upgrades but I'm also good at recognizing a system that is already janky and I know not to even attempt to slap a new version on top of it... most people do not. Believe it or not Windows accumulates a certian amount of corruption over time. I have seen people who started with Windows 7 when it was first released. In-place upgrade to 10, then in-place upgrade to 11. All the while the OS was never wiped and has been building corruption and issues for over 10 years. Drivers are a big culprit and when you countinue to build on top of old shit the drivers stay behind and can cause conflicts, ditto with various software. At some point its best to wipe it. My personal computers get fully wiped 1-2 years and for work I aim for 3-5 years. First sign of problems I wipe the disk and start over. 3) Most people throw too much random shitty software on their computer. I install the least amount of software that is absolutely necessary, no weird themeing or skinning software, just bland reliable and bulletproof. 4) Old, defective, cheap and unreliable hardware. Most people buy the cheapest disks, eitehr HDD or SSD and then wonder why after a year or two the OS acts funky... its corruption and your OS can only compensate so much. 5) Bad location for the computer. The number of people, even today I see put their computers into a very small confined cabinet with no ventilation is too damn high. Or using a laptop on a soft surface like bedding or couch or lap with no circulation... heat will slow and kill computers. 6) Don't put your computer next to a microwave or something that emits lot of EMF.

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