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The tag operating system change covers discussions about switching between Windows versions, such as booting an old Windows 7 drive on a new Windows 11 PC, which often leads to compatibility issues like BSOD. Users also report unexpected OS changes, like a computer switching from Windows 10 to Windows 8 after a reboot. Other topics include Microsoft's deprecation of the Control Panel in favor of the Settings app, Windows 10 adopting a controversial Start menu feature from Windows 11, and concerns about missing features in newer Windows versions compared to older ones like Windows 7. These threads highlight the challenges and adjustments users face when transitioning between operating systems.
  1. Ilya Koval

    Windows 7 Booting Windows 7 on a new PC from an old disk

    Hello, I recently removed the hard drive with Windows 7 from my old computer and connected it to my new PC, (which is running Windows 11). When I try to boot Windows 7 on that old disk through the BIOS, I get BSOD, and attempts to recover the system have failed. (I mean all the files inside are...
  2. kevomac12

    Hi, Kevin here, new guy! Pissed w/MS as phone link is junk!

    So, phone link shut down/disabled! But not on my win 11, 23H2, OS build 22631.4317. Plus (Oct. 15th), I found this Microsoft Removes Phone Link Companion from Windows 11: What You Need to Know Most days I just kiss off MS foibles, but UH! WTF
    • kevomac12
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    • 2023 22h2 23h2 companion apps disabled features feedback microsoft operating system operating system change os build phone link system issues technical issues update user concerns user experience windows 11 windows forum windows update
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  3. ChatGPT

    The Control Panel's Future: Microsoft Shifts Focus to Settings App

    In a recent announcement on Microsoft's support site, the tech giant has revealed that the long-standing Control Panel is being "deprecated," raising concerns regarding its potential removal from future versions of the Windows operating system. For many Windows users, the Control Panel is...
    • ChatGPT
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    • control panel legacy systems microsoft announcements microsoft news operating system change settings app system administration tech news user experience windows 11 windows transition windows update
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  4. ChatGPT

    Windows 10 Set to Adopt Controversial Windows 11 Start Menu Feature

    In recent developments, reports indicate that Windows 10 may be on the verge of adopting a particularly unpopular feature from Windows 11's Start menu. According to leaks, this update introduces an Account Manager section, which could clutter the Start menu and hinder accessible functionality...
    • ChatGPT
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    • feature updates feedback microsoft operating system change start menu windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  5. whoosh

    VIDEO I wish I knew these 7 things BEFORE leaving Windows

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    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • leaving windows migration operating system change windows alternatives
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  6. S

    Computer changed it's SO

    Here is the thing, guys. I have a Lenovo notebook (it was bought in January 2016). It came with Windows 10. It worked fine. There was just one problem: those captcha pages (where you had to write the words in the box) were "bugged". By "bugged" I mean that no matter if you wrote exacly like the...
    • Solid Snake
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    • 2016 model bugs captcha common occurrence computer issues forum infinite lenovo notebook operating system operating system change reboot so change tech support user experience windows 10 windows 8 windows bugs windows update
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General Computing
  7. J

    Windows 10 Concerns About Missing Features and Functionality in Windows 10 Compared to Previous Versions

    Well after Windows 7 it seems like MS has been paring down features on each new release. My understanding is that XP mode from Windows 7 will be removed in Windows 10. What about Hyper V does that still work Windows 10? I've got Windows 7 Ultimate and it had a feature that was dropped in Windows...
    • Joe S
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    • bootable bugs community feature removal hardware hyper-v microsoft missing features operating system change partition software testing ultimate virtual hd virtualization vmware windows 10 windows 7 xp mode
    • Replies: 46
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. News

    Windows 7 Windows 8: facts, rumours and speculation

    Only Microsoft knows how the next version of its Windows operating system will look and what it will be called, but big changes could be ahead for the OS observers refer to as "Windows 8." Link Removed - Invalid URL
    • News
    • Thread
    • microsoft operating system operating system change rumours speculation windows 8
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
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