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Summary Flyoobe v2.0 preview is on GitHub for public testing—expect bugs; not a full release. Major UI cleanup: fewer menus, cleaner layout, clearer actions for a friendlier OOBE. Want a safe upgrade? Use Rufus or the stable Flyoobe; v2.0 is for testers and may be buggy. Hopefully, if you've intended to move from Windows 10 to 11, you've either signed up for the Windows 10 ESU plan or made the jump by now. If you're in the former camp, it's still a good idea to keep your eyes on what's happening over in Windows 11's camp, as Microsoft has hinted that the ESU will only last for three years total. The company also stated that it plans to raise the cost of continuing each year for business customers, and there's a good chance they'll do it for consumers, too. If you want to upgrade to Windows 11 on older hardware, the two best ways to do it right now are via Rufus or Flyoobe. Rufus is best for creating an installation media you can upgrade a ton of computers with, while Flyoobe focuses on giving you the best experience on a single PC. And if the latter sounds like the best path for you, you'll be pleased to know that version 2.0 of Flyoobe has just hit the GitHub page. The Flyoobe v2.0 preview build is ready for public testing Over on the Flyoobe releases page on GitHub, the developer is celebrating the preview release of version 2.0. They make it very, very clear that this is a test build for version 2.0, and that there may be rough edges, unfinished features, and bugs abound. However, if you're willing to take the risk, you can download and try out the newest version of Flyoobe right away. It seems the developer has been taking the time to step back from adding features to give the UI a good clean-up. After all, the app has evolved pretty considerably over the past year or so, and some bits are a little confusing for some users. So, before the developer sits down and adds even more stuff, they're ensuring that what they already have is easy to use and efficient. Sounds like a great idea to me. Here's what they added in version 2.0: Reduced complexity with fewer menus and visual clutter Cleaner layout with more breathing room Clear primary actions to keep guidance obvious Less text, more direction, less cognitive overload Overall a much friendlier first-time setup experience This matters, because an OOBE assistant should be something you can complete without prior knowledge or technical experience. If you're interested in giving it a go, pop over to the GitHub page linked above and give it a spin. However, don't forget: this is not a full release! Version 2.0 is still very much in testing. If you don't want bugs or issues interrupting your upgrade, play it safe and download the stable version instead.
