If there is one singular problem that stands out in my mind as making using Windows consistently unpleasant it is random daily freezes that interrupt work.
I've used Windows loyally for over two decades, from my first Gateway computer to the compact Dell at my desk at work today. I've used Windows Server 2000, 2012, 2016, etc.
Every single use case for Windows is plagues with the same problem for the last two dozen years. Consistently, Windows freezes, locks up, crashes explorer, between 1 and 7 times per week. I don't miss this "feature" when Iswitched to Mac. There was a phase on Mac that it would take a good 30 seconds to wake up after being asleep but this bug seems to go in an out. I will trade this bug on Mac for daily Windows freezes anytime.
Since no one has ever addressed the issue, I'm finally calling out some common causes that I have seen. The most common causes I have found aside from failing memory which is always a possibility:
Has anyone ever listed the group policies that cause Windows to lock up while they are updating every day at 3:00 PM? I know they exist, and I would love to see a list.
DCOM, what is the point and why do I want remote access always available on my computer? Why does Cortana need to have a constant connection, and why does DCOM errors in the event log cause Windows to lock up?
Finally, RealTek drivers. These are the worst. Why does an audio driver cause my entire desktop to crash?
If anyone could answer these questions for me, I would be eternally grateful and I will forward them to Microsoft promptly since in 24 years of using Windows, they still haven't fixed these basic user experience problems.
I've used Windows loyally for over two decades, from my first Gateway computer to the compact Dell at my desk at work today. I've used Windows Server 2000, 2012, 2016, etc.
Every single use case for Windows is plagues with the same problem for the last two dozen years. Consistently, Windows freezes, locks up, crashes explorer, between 1 and 7 times per week. I don't miss this "feature" when I switched to Mac. There was a phase on Mac that it would take a good 30 seconds to wake up after being asleep but this bug seems to go in an out. I will trade this bug on Mac for daily Windows freezes anytime.
Since no one has ever addressed the issue, I'm finally calling out some common causes that I have seen. The most common causes I have found aside from failing memory which is always a possibility:
1) Group policies
2) DCOM permission errors
3) RealTek audio drivers
Has anyone ever listed the group policies that cause Windows to lock up while they are updating every day at 3:00 PM? I know they exist, and I would love to see a list.
DCOM, what is the point and why do I want remote access always available on my computer? Why does Cortana need to have a constant connection, and why does DCOM errors in the event log cause Windows to lock up?
Finally, RealTek drivers. These are the worst. Why does an audio driver cause my entire desktop to crash?
If anyone could answer these questions for me, I would be eternally grateful and I will forward them to Microsoft promptly since in 24 years of using Windows, they still haven't fixed these basic user experience problems.