Windows 10/11 Download

[harshness]

Looking more like I may just s**t can Windowz 11 and ride 10 into the sunset.

At the current rate of adoption, Microsoft may be forced to extend the sunset.

According to statcounter.com, Windows 11 is currently hovering near 38% of the installed Windows base.

statista.com puts the worldwide adoption at about 31%.

 

[HipKat]

Another "feature" that Microsoft decided we will all use without asking us is BitLocker file encryption. The problem is that during a fresh Win 11 install it encrypts the whole Hard Drive or SSD. If you dual boot like me that makes installing Linux in a dual boot configuration impossible. Yes, you can disable BitLocker and decrypt the drive after installation but why? I'd rather have the option up front. I found out that the USB creator, Rufus allows you to do just that. It also allows to you to disable some other annoying Microsoft "features." Read the tutorial in the link below if you want more information.

How to stop automatic BitLocker Device Encryption during install on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech

I pseudo-solved the dual boot issue by installing Windows on an SSD and Arch on an M2 drive. I say pseudo because I have to F8 on a reboot if I want to boot the Windows drive