Windows 11 was unveiled two months ago, and since then, many have formed their opinions of the next-generation operating system via their Windows Insider experience with the preview builds, sifting through social media postings, or consuming Windows 11 news from media outlets.

Windows Report managed to capture a snippet of those opinions by performing a consumer-perspective survey on Windows 11. The survey polled 11,097 people across 177 countries, such as the US, India, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.

Windows 11 feedback is already flooding in

Windows 11 doesn't have the official release date yet, but it's reportedly rolling in October for new, compatible PCs that hit the market (accompanied by a wider spread release the coming year).

Still, the public has formed critical opinions from the next-generation OS, especially about Windows 11's new design. Probably the most salient change is the Start Menu's migration to the center of the taskbar - File Explorer, the advantage browser and more are housed there, too. Over fifty percent (53%) believe the new design is "amazing," however, the remainder aren't enthused about Windows' change for various reasons.

About one-fifth believe Windows 11 is too much like Windows 10, 13% can't stand it at all and will not upgrade, 7% expected a larger overhaul, and 6% believe the new design is really a macOS clone.

As for the 13% who refuse to upgrade simply because they dislike the brand new design, they're in luck. The Redmond-based tech giant is giving users the option to regress to Windows 10 if Windows 11 isn't their bag, only within the first Ten days of the upgrade.

Windows Report also asked its survey participants which aspect of Windows 11 catches their eye probably the most; 35% of respondents said the centered Start Menu is the favorite feature. About a quarter (26%) said that native support for Android apps is Windows 11's best feature. Eleven percent are enamored through the new OS' gaming-oriented features (DirectStorage API and auto HDR). 8 % dig the brand new sound scheme while another 8% love the brand new multitasking features.

Microsoft has been in hot water because of its confusing Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 requirements for the Windows 11 upgrade, which is reflected in Windows Report's survey. Nearly a third (34%) do not know whether their PCs are Windows 11-compatible.

On the plus side, 44% say that their PCs meet the Windows 11 upgrade requirements.

According to the survey, the Redmond-based tech giant must perform a better job at elucidating what a TPM chip (which you can learn about here) is. When Windows Report asked its respondents whether they planned on upgrading their TPM chip, 42% admitted they have no clue what that's. Eighteen percent say their PC already comes with an up-to-date TPM chip. Fourteen percent say they do not know how to upgrade while another 14% say they'll just watch for Microsoft to widen the strict requirements.

Only 4% said they'd either buy a Windows 11-ready laptop or buy a TPM 2.0 motherboard.

Windows Report asked which functionalities in Windows 10 users would miss probably the most: 33% said none, 18% will miss the Snipping Tool and 15% will be wistful over Ie. Fifteen percent, 11% and 10% will miss Skype, Paint3D and Onenote, respectively. 6 % will pine for the 3D viewer.

To see the survey at length, click the link. More than half (51%) of the respondents are Windows Insiders who've tested the preview builds. Thirty-two percent are not Windows Insiders and do not wish to join the program because they prefer stable builds.

Eleven percent aren't Windows Insiders, but they plan to become a member to explore Windows 11 continuing.