IT admins frustrated with Microsoft’s Windows 11 pre‑installed apps

IT administrators across the industry are expressing mounting frustration with Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 releases, citing a surge of poorly designed applications and features that they describe as “garbage.” The sentiment, amplified on tech forums and social‑media threads, highlights a growing perception that Microsoft’s push for new built‑in apps—such as the revamped Microsoft Store, Teams integration, and the “Windows 11 Apps” initiative—has introduced performance bottlenecks, increased security vulnerabilities, and a steep learning curve for IT teams already burdened by legacy system support.

Key complaints point to the excessive resource consumption of these bundled apps, frequent crashes, and a lack of granular control over installation and updates. Administrators report that the new Windows 11 updates often overwrite custom configurations and require additional patches to restore stability. The backlash is reflected in community discussions that have garnered significant attention, with a notable thread on Y Combinator’s news platform receiving 20 points and 10 comments, underscoring the widespread concern among IT professionals.

In response, Microsoft has indicated that it is reviewing user feedback and plans to refine the app ecosystem in upcoming patches. Meanwhile, IT departments are increasingly turning to third‑party management tools and custom scripts to mitigate the impact of the new Windows 11 apps, aiming to preserve system performance and security while navigating the evolving Microsoft landscape.