I find this mildly infuriating, I only use Windows for work, I even personally purchased Windows 11. Local account and disabled as much as I could. I personally do not like Windows or Windows in general.

Well, now I do an update and they throw this up like I need to walk thru these steps (again). Not even a “Skip”/“Don’t remind me again”. Windows is not what it used to be and after disabling half the Microsoft stuff I’d expect not to be bothered again. It’s really a built in ad more then anything.

2023-08 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5029351)

  • KrisNDOPEnglish
    11•1 year ago

    Good point, adds to the mountain. I may just see if I could run a windows VM at this point tbh.

    • metaStatic
      18•1 year ago

      I switched to Pop!_OS recently and Windows runs faster in a VM

      (because you’ve only installed the 1 app you need to run not your entire life, and then snapshot it after debloating so it’s always the same)

      • KrisNDOPEnglish
        3•1 year ago

        Yeah, I think I am going to setup a VM. I only need it for work due to Windows apps that would work just fine in a VM.

        I am actually considering Qubes OS, which might take some work but overall would probably be a good seamless process.

        How do you like Pop!_OS? I was looking at System76 computers one day and looked into it a couple years ago. Never gave it a try though, based off Ubuntu right?

        • metaStatic
          4•1 year ago

          Ubuntu/Debian base yeah.

          It just worked out of the box for me and runs everything that kept me locked to windows so I’ve stuck with it.

          I’ve run Handbrake in a VM because the linux version doesn’t allow setting the default folder for some reason but otherwise haven’t needed Windows in months. and as long as I don’t need to do anymore bulk trascoding I’ve probably seen the last of it.

    • GunpachiEnglish
      3•1 year ago

      If you don’t play games like valorant, and only need windows for specific tasks then going with a windows VM is a good option.

      • @Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        2•1 year ago

        We’re getting there! There’s still games that run much better on Windows, and some games still don’t have Linux support. But the numbers are shrinking like crazy (THANK YOU STEAMDECK, Steam is the best company for game health as a whole.)

        Also with VR… well, I don’t actually know. I haven’t tried, but will my index be fully functional (and run as well) on Linux?