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Microsoft explains why it's deprecating legacy features on Windows 11 like WordPad
Winsage
February 3, 2025

Microsoft explains why it’s deprecating legacy features on Windows 11 like WordPad

Microsoft is evolving Windows 11 by introducing new features and deprecating certain legacy applications and tools, particularly in the Windows 11 24H2 release. The company aims to modernize the operating system and reallocate resources towards new developments. Deprecation serves as a preliminary warning to users rather than an immediate removal of features. Recently, WordPad was announced for deprecation and will be removed with the Windows 11 24H2 release on October 1, 2024, while other applications like Paint 3D have been deprecated but remain available. Deprecated products will still receive support until their official retirement, although they will not undergo active development. Other recently deprecated features include Suggested Actions and legacy DRM services associated with Windows Media Player, with uncertain timelines for their removal.
Not just Western Digital - Windows 24H2 BSODs Asus kit
Winsage
October 23, 2024

Not just Western Digital – Windows 24H2 BSODs Asus kit

Microsoft has issued a cautionary note regarding compatibility issues with the Windows 11 24H2 update affecting certain Asus systems, specifically the X415KA and X515KA models, which may encounter a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) during the update process. The update has led to user dissatisfaction due to the removal of features like WordPad and VBScript, as well as an unexpected accumulation of 8.63 GB of unnecessary data in the "Windows Update Cleanup" folder, which Microsoft has addressed with a fix. Western Digital also released an urgent fix for its hard drives experiencing BSOD incidents post-update. Microsoft advised administrators to verify safeguard ID: 54157480 to ensure their systems remain unaffected, while users of Voicemeeter should be aware of potential BSOD errors linked to the update.
Hate Windows 11's modern looks and interface? Now you can make it look like Windows 95
Winsage
October 17, 2024

Hate Windows 11’s modern looks and interface? Now you can make it look like Windows 95

Windows 11 received a mixed response upon its release, with criticism focused on its interface and the removal of familiar features. A modder named Awirstam has re-skinned Windows 11 to resemble Windows 95, using tools like Stardock WindowBlinds, Winaero Tweaker, and RetroBar. This transformation showcases modern applications in a vintage style, appealing to some users while others prefer the modern design of Windows 11. Awirstam shared the details of this customization on Reddit, advising caution when using lesser-known software on primary devices.
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