Learn to use new options, with the exception of StartAllBack

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I am of the opinion that I need to simplify my update process by learning to use the “new” options. The exception is StartAllBack which I believe was recommended to my by @bbearren and cost me all of $5 if I recall correctly. It allows me to squish my left taskbar icons of which I have ~22, and also has a mod for windows explorer – I do not want to get into the habit of using alternative apps for things like explorer as it will much complicate things when I ask for help. Also, for me, simply not necessary.

Win 11 is finally “good” and has been my sole driver for 2 months now – no Mint, at least for now.

Perhaps some of these comments might only be appropriate for 24H2? YMMV.

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It allows me to squish my left taskbar icons of which I have ~22, and also has a mod for windows explorer – I do not want to get into the habit of using alternative apps for things like explorer as it will much complicate things when I ask for help.

It also offers the Windows 11 Explorer Command Bar.

It’s not my preference, but it is readily available.

Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!

We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.

We were all once "Average Users".

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Yes, that is approx what I am using…

AH! Please share your preference!

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AH! Please share your preference!

My storage regimen consists of 21 partitions spread across 7 drives.  Each partition is named to reflect that storage regimen to the extent that I don’t need to search for files, I already know where they are.

I use the Windows 7 Explorer Bar because it suits my needs more than adequately.  It’s just a navigational aid, for the most part.  I don’t need or use Quick Access, so nothing is pinned to it.  I may have occasion from time to time to create a new subfolder, and that’s a one-click effort.  Finding a particular file I want is simply clicking on the > by the appropriate drive, > on the appropriate subfolder, and there it is in the right pane along with the other files that fit in that same category.

I disable Windows Search in Services for the same reason; I know where my files are, and I don’t need to search to find them.

Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!

We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.

We were all once "Average Users".

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Thanks! I love hearing your ideas so I can play with them!!!

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bbearren wrote:

I disable Windows Search in Services for the same reason; I know where my files are, and I don’t need to search to find them

Ditto.
I have just 2 drives in my PC and 2 external drives.

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It allows me to squish my left taskbar icons of which I have ~22

This is encouraging.  I’m still running Win 10 and have 31 taskbar icons.  I also had a secondary tool bar as well, but ditched it several months ago.

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This is on a 4K screen being run at 1920×1080:

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I use the Windows 7 Explorer Bar because it suits my needs more than adequately.  It’s just a navigational aid, for the most part.  I don’t need or use Quick Access, so nothing is pinned to it.  I may have occasion from time to time to create a new subfolder, and that’s a one-click effort.  Finding a particular file I want is simply clicking on the > by the appropriate drive, > on the appropriate subfolder, and there it is in the right pane along with the other files that fit in that same category.

I too love the Windows 7 Explorer Bar and the cascade menu. I get that on my Windows 10 by placing my entire data drive (D:) as a toolbar on the Taskbar and go to any folder or file without opening File Explorer. I also have no icons on my Desktop and only 10 icons on the Taskbar with 3 Toolbars. I rarely use the Start menu. I use keyboard shortcuts to open most of the apps I use.

HTH, Dana:))

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Drcard:)) wrote:

I also have no icons on my Desktop and only 10 icons on the Taskbar with 3 Toolbars.

I don’t use Taskbar Toolbars, but I pin lots of stuff there, and I have plenty of icons on my Desktop, most of which are shortcuts to programs/apps I use daily (or almost) and files that I update daily.  These get shuffled/deleted/added depending on what I’m working on.

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I use keyboard shortcuts to open most of the apps I use.

The only keyboard shortcut I use is Win-key+L.

 

Always create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates; you may need to start over!

We all have our own reasons for doing the things that we do with our systems; we don't need anyone's approval, and we don't all have to do the same things.

We were all once "Average Users".

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