Microsoft Windows 11 to remove essential features – Goodbye taskbar functions and more; Should you always upgrade?
Microsoft recently released its latest computer software called Windows 11. Consumers expected this new version of the system to provide a better experience compared to its predecessor, Windows 10.
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However, this is not the case since the new software is still suffering from bugs. Although users complain about some internal issues, this is not surprising since Windows 11 is a new system.
For now, Microsoft plans to release new design features and other improvements for its latest Windows 11, which should be available through the official Microsoft Store.
But Microsoft could also remove some essential features that were typically used in Windows 10. The giant tech company provided a list of system features that were already removed from the software.
These include the Windows Timeline from the taskbar view, which allows users to access recent files.
Features removed from Microsoft Windows 11
According to Windows Latest, Microsoft plans to downgrade the Windows 11 taskbar experience for its users. It just means that the company could remove the basic and essential functionality offered by the said option.
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Right now, the giant tech company is already executing its plan slowly by removing taskbar features, such as the full-fledged context menu. Apart from that, the developer also confirmed some of the features that he had already removed:
- The alignment of the taskbar (location) is now at the bottom of the screen and cannot be changed.
- The Contacts app icon has been removed from the taskbar.
- Some icons may not appear in the system tray (systray).
- The taskbar has been rewritten and third-party apps will have limited API access. As a result, applications can no longer customize certain areas of the taskbar.
Should you still upgrade
CNET reported that users can still use Windows 10. However, they can only do so until October 14, 2025, which is the end date announced by Microsoft.
However, experts explained that there is a good chance that you will no longer receive security updates for your computer or laptop. This is a serious problem because your gadget might get infected with malware and other computer viruses.
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