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The 20 Worst Windows Features of All Time
PC World Magazine ^ | 6-26-2007? | PC World Editors

Posted on 06/26/2007 8:01:52 AM PDT by Turbopilot

Introduction

In November of 1985, Microsoft released Windows 1.0. And thus began Windows' 22-year reign (to date) as the world's most popular, most irritating computing platform. Which Windows features have been responsible for the most angst? We tallied this list of offenders with the advice of PC World editors and contributors as well as members of the PCW community. Our roster includes several kinds of worsts: Just plain bad ideas, good ideas gone awry, and a few ideas that started out terrible but eventually became surprisingly decent. Click on the images above to see 'em all, starting with number 20.

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TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: microsoft; windows
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To: stainlessbanner

LOLOL! I find the jalousie windows are great for the covered patio where we keep so many plants.


41 posted on 06/26/2007 8:21:43 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: discostu

I like Paint too. But I liked Paintbrush even better. With the grid feature I can do prints at work that rival AutoCad. I still use Paintbrush...


42 posted on 06/27/2007 12:55:59 AM PDT by Paisan
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To: dfwgator

I’m really surprised that the paperclip was not on the list. It should have been in the top 5!


43 posted on 06/27/2007 11:08:21 AM PDT by conservatrice
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44 posted on 06/27/2007 11:18:06 AM PDT by Daffynition (Label Warning: Formerly known as "rainbow sprinkles")
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To: conservatrice
Death to Clippy(TM)!
45 posted on 06/28/2007 3:43:13 PM PDT by Still Thinking (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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