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The Windows 11 conversation is mostly practical troubleshooting and compatibility work: running Windows 11 in virtual machines on different host OSes (including ARM in VMware Fusion) and dealing with driver-loading issues during deployment. There’s also broader “Windows life” commentary about old/unsupported Windows, task manager access, and user workflows on Windows systems.

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Key Takeaway Windows 11 usage right now is heavily shaped by virtualization and deployment compatibility—especially when drivers and hardware emulation don’t behave as expected.
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Windows 11 usage right now is heavily shaped by virtualization and deployment compatibility—especially when drivers and hardware emulation don’t behave as expected.

The Windows 11 conversation is mostly practical troubleshooting and compatibility work: running Windows 11 in virtual machines on different host OSes (including ARM in VMware Fusion) and dealing with driver-loading issues during deployment. There’s also broader “Windows life” commentary about old/unsupported Windows, task manager access, and user workflows on Windows systems.

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Level1Techs Forum · 3h ago
Power was lost during a Windows 11 system update, and the system shows as unactivated after restarting
XDA-Developers · 1h ago
My Windows 11 laptop was tanking my Wi-Fi even when closed, and this one hidden setting fixed it almost immediately

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platform Windows 11 Pro ARM running in VMware Fusion Pro on macOS
issue observed Video playback problems with only 4MB of VRAM
deployment block WinPE fails to load VMXNET3 driver (DEV_07B0) for Windows 11 in VMware

What to Watch

  • Follow the VMware Fusion Pro + Windows 11 Pro ARM thread(s) for updates on VRAM/video playback behavior. pcworld.com
  • Track progress on MDT/WinPE VMXNET3 driver loading for Windows 11 deployments in VMware (VMXNET3 DEV_07B0). r/vmware
  • Check ongoing community discussions on accessing the old taskmgr.exe in Windows 11 for workable workflow tweaks. r/windows

Recent signals

  • Stripped down windows? r/software
  • [Ayuda] MDT / WinPE se niega a cargar el controlador VMXNET3 (DEV_07B0) para la implementación de Windows 11 en VMware. Lo he intentado todo. r/vmware
  • My Windows 11 laptop was tanking my Wi-Fi even when closed, and this one hidden setting fixed it almost immediately XDA-Developers
  • Windows 11 Pro ARM in VMWare Fusion Pro on MacOS. Video playback problems only 4mb of VRAM. pcworld.com
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Level1Techs Forum · 1 article
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Hacker News · u/Brajeshwar · 

Microsoft testing adjustable taskbar, Start menu in Windows 11

Microsoft testing adjustable taskbar, Start menu in Windows 11

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Hacker News · u/tosh · 

Windows 11 brings back much-missed taskbar options

Windows 11 brings back much-missed taskbar options

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Microsoft admits Windows 11's dedicated Copilot key breaks certain workflows

Microsoft admits Windows 11's dedicated Copilot key breaks certain workflows

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Hacker News · u/Brajeshwar · 

Microsoft Exchange, Windows 11 hacked on second day of Pwn2Own

Microsoft Exchange, Windows 11 hacked on second day of Pwn2Own

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r/Windows11 · u/jenmsft · 

Improving Windows quality: Making Taskbar and Start more personal

Improving Windows quality: Making Taskbar and Start more personal
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