Windows 10 Review – The Good and the Bad

Windows 10 is certainly the best operating system from Microsoft yet. The new operating system is optimized both for PCs and tablets. Users will be as comfortable in using Windows 10 on tablets as they will be when they run it on a PC. Read this Windows 10 review and find out if it is suitable for you, and whether you should upgrade now or wait.

Windows 10 includes a lot of new features including new security features. Certain features have been removed. And there may be some known issues that still need to be fixed, but overall, I find it is good and far better than the previous versions of Windows.

Windows 10 Review

User Interface in Windows 10 – Start is back!

Microsoft brought back the Start Menu and it can be used easily on both tablets and PCs. It has both the traditional Start Menu towards left and place to pin apps towards right so that it goes well with touch also. There are some good’s and bad’s of Start Menu but overall it is cool! The Start button is actually a hotspot instead of being a button and tapping or clicking on it will give you the Start menu that is divided into two parts: One for apps, power, and settings etc. and the other part where you pin your favorite apps as live tiles.

Next is the Taskbar that attracts your attention. You can pin anything to the taskbar. The ability to pin websites is gone though. In Windows 7, you could pin websites to the taskbar. In Windows 10, you can only pin websites to browsers’ jump lists at maximum. That’s a step down.

Notification area contains Action center that will give you all important notifications – including the mail you receive. It also helps you quickly with some settings. Clicking on Notification Center will bring up notifications as well as Quick Actions such as toggling between tablet and PC mode, brightness, toggling between airplane mode and normal mode etc.

Cortana in Windows 10

Cortana is promoted by Microsoft as your personal assistant. It lies on your taskbar as a search text field and can be activated either by typing text in the field or by voice. However, you will have to set up Cortana before you can use it. It is not yet fully developed and mixes up things when on voice mode but is sure a good thing for tablet users where they won’t want to type much.

The personal assistant will need plenty of training if you intend to use it via voice. It will take some time for it to recognize your words if your voice is accented. I would not, however, consider it a drawback of Cortana. I have not used it much except for jokes so I can’t say how accurate it is with POIs and other things. I have a feeling that it will be good only for tablets on the go, because most of the things it does, can also be done manually. The latter method (using things manually) actually saves time. One example could be writing a new mail. You just have to click an icon instead of asking Cortana to open the mail app for you.

Multiple Desktops – Task Viewer

The Task Viewer button is just next to Cortana text box and helps create a Virtual desktop in Windows 10 . You can use it to view currently running applications, create new desktops, or to delete active desktops. That eliminates the need for third-party programs to create virtual desktops. Easy to use, it makes your work easier if you use too many applications at a time. This is one of my favorite features.

Continuum – Runs Apps smoothly

This is one of the features that should have made it to Windows 8 but though late, it is good to have it on our computers. The role of Continuum is to provide flexibility while using both modern apps and traditional applications. It provides ease of switching between the apps without making you re-learn the PC as Windows 8 did. It is not a visible feature but you can feel the difference when you multitask among modern and traditional apps. In Windows 8, you had to go back to Start screen and launch the app. Then you had to point at top-right to toggle between apps. Desktop was altogether a different thing. All that pain is now gone with Continuum handling things. Launch apps right from the desktop or Start menu and Continuum makes sure your computing experience is not affected adversely.

Microsoft Edge – The New Browser

To be honest, I am not using it as of now. Though it has a range of new features that enable you to read webpages better, mark webpages, write notes directly on webpages and even share the marked webpages, it lacks the extensions, addons and context menu items that I work with or find useful.

Given the speed of Edge browser, I might consider using it when there are proper addons and extensions that I regularly use. Until then, I will stick with Internet Explorer or Firefox.

This is not to say that Edge is useless. You might find it handy if you share webpages too often. Just the lack of addons and extension is keeping me away from the new browser in Windows 10.

WiFi Sense – Not Secure unless you configure it correctly

The feature introduced in Windows phone 8 has been included in Windows 10. The WiFi Sense allows people on your contact list to connect to your WiFi without having to share your password manually. They won’t even know the password. Contacts are the people in your Outlook address book, Skype contacts, etc. But there is a security issues with WiFi Sense – you do need to make sure that you have configured properly.

As for me, I have turned off the feature on my machine to keep myself safe. You may also want to do the same.

Xbox App in Windows 10

This is the first time, the Windows operating system brought in an Xbox app to desktop. The idea is to get feeds from your Xbox devices and check them out on your PC (or tablet). Since I am not much of a gamer and do not own an Xbox device, I could not assess the worth of this app. Some reviewers say it is good and enables you to view videos etc. I could not find anything interesting in the Windows Store App that goes well with the app. It might be my own shortcoming or the app may need some more work. Frankly, I would love to get some racing games and play but then, I can download individual games directly to my Windows 10 so I don’t see much of the use for it. But that’s my personal view. Yours might differ.

Windows Updates

This is one of the catch when you work on Windows 10. You don’t have option to download updates at will. You can defer upgrades in some editions of Windows 10 but still, you have to install them when Windows says. It does offer you a convenient time to restart and you may also restart manually if need be. But it does feel bad when you turn on the PC to do something and have to wait 10-15 minutes waiting for updates to be installed. A negative, I would say. I would rather have the feature of allowing me to install updates, when I want and not when Microsoft wants. You can however, defer installation of non-security updates, via Update & Security settings. A few days ago, I wrote about a workaround to Turn off Windows Update, but that is not recommended, in my opinion. You may forget to turn it on or mess up with other services if you are a novice.

Support

Microsoft has made it easier for you to Contact Support if you face any problems while using Windows 10. This I think counts for a lot!

Conclusion

Windows 10 is being offered as a free upgrade to people running Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1. This is another factor, that may answer your question – Should I upgrade to Windows 10 – and make you want to upgrade.

I could go on, but I will conclude the review of Windows 10 at this point. I am liking it despite some of the shortcomings that I have talked about above – like unwanted apps and forced updates. The OS provides both ease of operating and better security. Most of the shortcomings can be customized using some Windows 10 Tips, Tricks and Tweaks, and I suppose Microsoft will make them better with future updates to the operating system. One thing is for sure – I am not going back to Windows 8.1.

If you are interested, you may want to read our Windows 10 FAQ which answers more questions.

Date: August 1, 2015 Tags: Review, Windows 10

Is Windows 10 the worst Oparating System Ever

Before I moved on to Windows 10 I noticed they we are no longer told what any of the frequent updates for windows 7 were. One of the later updates was causing my computer not to shut down. In the end I got sick of pressing the shutdown button and then coming home many hours later to find my computer still burning electric.

Foolishly I thought the free Windows 10 update I was being offered would solve my shut down problem.

It fixed the shutdown problem but now I have an OS that is slower than XP. Even with 16 GB of RAM and 4GB DDR5 graphics card XP and Win 7 were faster than Win 10. The title bars look awful and too bright. Everything is too bright in Windows 10 and it is slow. The Apps just suck as they just clutter what was once a decent start menu. So many junk so called Apps might make Windows look colourful but in all honesty they are just junk apps for wasting time.

When I 1st installed Win 10 there was an App called Cortana. It worked for a while until Microsoft with it’s now invisible updated stopped it working. Even though I am in a country that Cortana is supposed to work in the app does not work. Even after installing the language pack for the UK it does not work.

Cortana process does not show up in my task manager.

By the time it does work I will have lost interest in Cortana and probably Windows 10. I have no problem with using the voice search with my Android phone.

I have to say in all honesty for the time we are living in Windows 10 is by far the worst OS Microsoft has come up with. They were so many things that it could have improved on. Instead they have made Windows look cheap with the bland and blank settings panels.

The Indexing system now means you can not find anything unless you let the indexing run forever. Windows Xp did not have this problem with indexing and yet we are told Windows 10 is the superior OS. If I want the colour back in my title bar I also get a horrible bright background on my desktop.

I think people should be honest and speak up about just what a load of junk Windows 10 is. Stop pretending the new features are great because they are not. Be honest and fix it so people can go back to XP or Windows 7.

Many have paid fortunes for more RAM and expensive graphic cards only to get the slowest OS ever.

Task Manager does not work so well in Windows 10. I now try to have it open all the time because ones Windows decides to lock down an application the Task Manager hides itself so that you can never recover from a frozen screen.

Why is Windows 10 so bad?

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Method 1

Disconnect all the external devices (printers, scanner, USB (universal serial bus) drives, etc. ) Except mouse and the keyboard and then boot up.

If this corrects the issue then add the devices back one at a time until you discover the piece of hardware causing the issue. Then install the updated driver software for that device.

Method 2

I suggest you to update the BIOS, Chipset, Graphics card driver and network drivers.

You may need to get in touch with the computer manufacturer for assistance to update the BIOS.

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Method 3: Safe Mode

I suggest you to boot the computer to Safe Mode and check if the issue occurs or not. If not, the problem may be related to installed software. Uninstall software that you are no longer using. In Safe Mode computer starts with minimal set of drivers and files.

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Method 4: Run Check Disk

I suggest you to run Check Disk which performs an analysis of the disk. Refer to the steps below:

1. Press Windows key + X .
2. Click on Command prompt (Admin).
3. Type chkdsk /f and hit enter .

NOTE: The root drive has to be C: and the command may schedule a task at the system startup, if it does, then press Y to schedule a task and restart the computer to perform chkdsk.

If you are unable to save files, y ou can fix this using these steps:

1. Open the properties of the main user profile folder where the files are located (such as Documents, Pictures, etc).
2. Go to the Security tab and click Advanced.
3. Check the box at the bottom of this window. It is labeled «Replace all child object permissions with inheritable permissions from this object» and then click Ok.

This does a one-time action that replaces the security on all the files/subfolders.

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

Why Does Windows 10 Suck? Here’re 7 Bad Things About Win10! [MiniTool Tips]

By Vera | Follow | Last Updated March 05, 2021

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Is Windows 10 good or bad? When asking this question, perhaps you haven’t upgraded to this new operating system since you heard that Windows 10 sucks in some aspects. In today’s post given by MiniTool Solution, you can know 7 bad things about the system, as well as some useful tips for you.

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Windows 10 Is Not Good As Expected

As the latest operating system, Windows 10 has caught users’ attention worldwide because of its great change. Up to now, there are more than 800 million users using Windows 10.

Although Windows 10 is the most popular desktop operating system, many users still have major complaints about it since it always brings problems to them. For example, File Explorer is broken, VMWare compatibility issues happen, Windows updates delete user’s data, etc.

It is not good as expected and a variety of problems make many users frustrated. Perhaps you once upgraded to Windows 10 but rolled back to Windows 7/8 ultimately.

In the following part, we will walk you through some Windows 10 negative reviews in detail and you will clearly know why some users said Windows 10 is garbage.

Why Does Windows 10 Suck (7 Reasons)

1. Spying and Privacy Issues

In Windows 10, one of the bad things is it wants to spy on its users. If that’s all right, Microsoft would be glad to capture a live video of your desktop every time it is on. However, this may cause a furore. Instead, Microsoft decides to capture all the metadata.

That is, this giant company collects what you did with your data, how long you worked on data, and more. Nevertheless, the fact is that this produces a complete and perfect picture of your activities just as a video camera may. As a result, Microsoft realizes its goal without public uproar.

Microsoft calls this data “telemetry” and it is helpful to support users and track down bugs. Frustratingly, you cannot disable it.

2. Forced Auto Updates

Windows 10 sucks mainly because of its forced automatic updates. In the old versions of the Windows operating system, the update was optional. That is, you can decide if you automatically update your system or don’t want an update. This feature is quite useful.

However, Windows 10 changes its update strategy and always forces you to update to the latest version and install the latest patches. Microsoft does this thing to let you get the best features available every time.

Nevertheless, according to critics, this is a strategy of Microsoft to cover up a design flaw in the operating system so that it can fix any obvious problem without the user’s knowledge.

Besides, update reboots always plague you and the update issues like Wi-Fi Issues on Surface Devices, BSOD errors, etc. happen now and then. If the company is better at avoiding update problems, the mandatory updates could be easier to accept.

3. Unusable Start Menu Search

Why is Windows 10 so bad? In addition to the above bad two things, Windows 10 sucks also because of its unusable Start Menu search.

It is reported that search queries will show nothing or incomplete results, the search box in the taskbar won’t open at all or turn unresponsive. Additionally, some users said that they typed cal to the search box and the Calculator app appears but the app disappeared when typing calc.

It is said that several other apps have the same case, which makes it difficult to use the quick search feature.

Are you troubled by the issue Windows Search not working? Try these 6 reliable solutions to fix Windows Search problem.

4. The Registry Rat’s Nest

You may think Windows 10 is trash because so many unwanted dirty files lie on your computer and you don’t know how they get there. Simply put, your computer becomes a rat’s nest of misconfigured applications and broken settings. Some ghost processes run in the background and unexplained & mysterious entries clog the index.

When you install every app, even a broken app or incomplete installation, Windows 10 keeps a file of such an app, making the PC messy.

If you are looking for a method to fix broken registry items, this post is what you want. It will introduce you 5 methods to repair this problem.

5. Bloatware and Sponsored Apps

Your computer may have come preloaded with a series of features and programs that you never heard of or used, for example, the garbage-tier games like Candy Crush. These bloatware apps use up the disk space, slow down your computer’s speed, and consume RAM memory, CPU usage, battery life, etc.

Uninstalling these apps is only a temporary fix since they always will be installed again after major updates. Additionally, Windows 10 also shows you sponsored ads and you can do nothing to this.

Windows 10 shouldn’t display advertisements and install third-party applications that you don’t want. But this is normal for Microsoft. So, Windows 10 sucks in this aspect.

6. Design

Windows 10 is garbage because of its bad design. In Windows 10, Microsoft combined the looks of Windows 8 and 7, for example, refreshed the Start menu and notifications, canceled the Charms menu, etc.

But a number of design inconsistencies across the UI are caused by the combination of functions and styles. Modern Windows applications differ greatly in appearance from classic Windows.

Besides, Microsoft is slowly replacing the Metro Design with Fluent Design in Windows 10. However, it is difficult to combine together since these two designs are too different. Additionally, the designs of Windows apps – Calendar, Photos, and Mail are not complete.

This problem also involves context menus. Microsoft has 4 different context menus that are redundant and figuring out where to find each setting may be confusing.

7. Installer Vomit

In Windows 10, many of the installed apps spread out in different folders without any form of organization or hierarchy, which makes the User folder topsy-turvy. If you attempt to rearrange them, some apps may break.

In addition, Windows 10 sucks in other aspects, for example, Windows 10 Pro edition has become less suitable for Small businesses, etc.

Attention:

After reading so much information, you may ask: why do most users still upgrade to this new operating system although Windows 10 sucks? This is mainly because Windows 10 also has many merits and you can take some measures to alleviate the bad results that the system brings.

In the following parts, we will show you these two things in detail.

Windows 10 Is Good in Some Aspects

1. Speed

Windows 10 has a huge leap in the running speed, especially the boot speed. According to some comparison videos, Windows 10 has a faster startup speed on a MacBook than macOS. Besides, DirectX12 technology offers another speed boost and lets gamers experience a new level of immersive performance.

2. Cortana

In Windows 10, you can talk to technology, which is an answer to Apple’s Siri. Now, you can use Cortana to shut down the PC or let it go sleep. You can also have full voice control to enhance the daily control efficiency of PCs and tablets via Cortana.

This post will show you how to control Windows 10 PC by Microsoft Cortana voice commands. Find out all the Cortana voice commands available for your Windows 10.

3. Higher Security

Windows 10 improves the Secure Boot feature in Windows 8 and makes it more secure. Any code that runs properly when starting up the OS must be signed by Microsoft or the hardware vendor. In Windows 10, you can set the PC to not bypass this feature. Besides, three security features are added – Windows Hello, Microsoft Passport, and Device Guard.

In addition to these merits, Windows 10 can be good in other aspects, for example, it brings Virtual Desktops and Timeline, Xbox app, Action Center, universal apps, game bar, smartphone tie-ins, Dark and Light modes, etc.

Some Tips for You

You may ask this question: should I upgrade to Windows 10? Windows 10 sucks in only 7 bad things but it has more advantages. As for the update, it’s up to you.

In our opinion, you may need to update to Windows 10 since Windows XP and Vista has been stopped by Microsoft, Windows 7 will end on January 14, 2020 and Windows 8 will also end sooner or later. Although Windows 10 is trash in some aspects, it is still good in many aspects and you can install this new operating system.

Before you do, you need to do some things.

Windows update problems always happen. To avoid troubles, we recommend you to create a system image so that you can roll back to your previous version of the Windows operating system. Here MiniTool ShadowMaker, professional Windows backup software to back up your system.

Additionally, you need to perform a clean install to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows Vista/XP/7/8. To avoid data loss, you should also back up your important files firstly. Fortunately, MiniTool ShadowMaker can also be your assistant.

Step 1: Run MiniTool ShadowMaker.

Step 2: Go to the Backup interface, you see this software has selected system partitions to back up. To create a system image, you don’t need to choose the source again.

Step 3: Go to the Destination section to choose a path for the image file. A USB flash drive, external hard drive, SSD, NAS, etc. can be available for you.

Step 4: Click Back up Now to execute the backup task.

After finishing the file backup and system image backup, you can upgrade your operating system to Windows 10. After the installation, some things should be done to avoid some troubles.

1. Install the Latest Drivers
2. Update to the latest operating system
3. Install some essential applications
4. Adjust privacy settings
5. Back up your PC

This post — 5 Basic Things for You – What to Do After Installing Windows 10 gives you the detailed information. Just read it and do them like this post shows.

Bottom Line

Why does Windows 10 suck? After reading this post, you clearly know the reasons. Although Windows 10 sucks, it still has many advantages.

If you decide to upgrade to this new operating system, you should create a backup for your system and important files before the update and then take action after the update by following some tips mentioned above.

On the other hand, remember to let us know when meeting some questions during the use process of MiniTool software or having some suggestions. Contacting [email protected] or leaving a comment below is for you to choose.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Position: Columnist

Vera is an editor of the MiniTool Team since 2016 who has more than 5 years’ writing experiences in the field of technical articles. Her articles mainly focus on disk & partition management, PC data recovery, video conversion, as well as PC backup & restore, helping users to solve some errors and issues when using their computers. In her spare times, she likes shopping, playing games and reading some articles.