Even though I didn’t really prefer Windows 11, when I got my new laptop, I immediately upgraded to Windows 11 before installing apps because I’m not going through the trouble of upgrading an OS when I have tons of apps and files on my laptop. I really hope Windows 11 has a long support period and/or upgrading to Windows 12 will be painless (but will my CPU even be new enough by then…?),(reply>), When I got my old laptop it came with Windows 7 pre-installed and a disk to upgrade to Windows 8 so just like you I upgraded right away to avoid the hassle of upgrading after I installed everything.  When I built my current rig I paid the extra to get Win10 Pro because I wanted the compatibility and familiarity of Windows with a few power user options (like better virtualization and not having my OS update whenever the hell it pleases).  Linux is starting to look more and more favorable, especially if Intel and/or AMD can create a compelling enough GPU (currently rocking an RTX 2070).,(reply>), @Tyler Youngman some people are just so sad that they say no to literally everything. Windows 11 is objectively an upgrade and yet you will have clowns hating on it. But when you ask them why they don't like it they don't know what to say,(reply>), @Delta Six Gaming dude it's not that bad,(reply>), @Anonymous user it is. Tell me what is so wrong with it. I like it,(reply>), Windows 11 is not an upgrade lol