Showing posts with label Gooey design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gooey design. Show all posts

20 December 2020

Yes, I did - that's why I entered exactly that.

30 September 2018

24 March 2016


If you expect an answer, Microsoft, ask a fucking question.

30 January 2014

After selecting Restart, the confirmation window only refers to shutting down. The difference between restarting and shutting down is important, Microsoft - don't make it fucking ambiguous.

Truncated text in WSUS caused by information box incompetence.

18 May 2013


The main background gradient stops before the text, yet the text background colour is different from the main background.

08 May 2011


Google. Yes/No/Maybe?

23 April 2011


Who 'designs' this crap?

Why is it so hard to implement consistent vertical spacing between checkboxes?

Why can I "Restore Default" when it's already the default?

Why can I choose to show the Control Panel on the desktop, but not change its icon?

Why is there a tab bar with only one tab?

I've noticed Google slipping lately - more to come.

04 April 2010



Ever tried copying all the fonts from one computer to an XP computer? This. Fucking. Dialog. Shows. For. Every. Fucking. Font. That. Already. Exists.

Microsoft (accidentally?) fixed this in Windows 7 with the addition of a "do this for all items"-type checkbox. Only took the best part of a decade. Congrats.

05 November 2009


Installing an application on Windows Server 2003 with Terminal Services. Does this crap still exist in newer versions?

Everything about it is wrong. Or rather: EVERYTHING ABOUT IT IS WRONG!

Update: Yes, it still exists in Server 2008. Couldn't even be bothered polishing this turd, Microsoft?

08 August 2009


Basics errors like lack of alignment, an unnecessary option, a redundant button, poor labelling.

A simple dialog, simply done wrong.

Ironic "QuickEdit" mode, sloppy "Find" dialog from 1990, vertical-only window resizing.

It's taken 25 years to get to this? Interacting with the command line via a GUI doesn't have to be this painful.

02 August 2009


Three tabs, each with only one option.

I'm already looking at the desktop.


There are no open windows.

01 August 2009


Let's see:
  • Uninstall
  • Uninstall or change
  • Uninstall/Change
  • Uninstall, change or repair
Perhaps I'll do some 'organizing' instead.

"Automatically Select" or "Automatically Select". A tough decision!

I've told you where I live and what language I use (HINT: It's not the same as you). Don't show me spellings like "millimeters".

What are "&f" and "&p" anyway? Stop making things difficult.

By who? Oh yeah - ME. I always wondered what clicking that 'Cancel' button would do.

I didn't select a folder.

Dear Microsoft,
I downloaded it from you. I used the license key you gave me. Don't bother me with this crap.

P.S. I'm thinking about developing my own operating system called "Windows". Do you happen to know if that name's a registered trade mark?