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As the EOS is approaching, should Windows 10 users surrender?
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Updated onFebruary 16, 2024
updated onFebruary 16, 2024
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Windows 10 users started getting full-screen pop-ups after a cumulative update rolled out in May 2023. The pop-up has made its way back to Windows 10 devices after the optional update released in January 2024.
Windows 11 was released in October 2021, but a lot of users have decided to stick with Windows 10. However, in 2023, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 would reach the end of support on October 14, 2025, and encouraged users to transition to the latest version.
So, if you decide to stick to your operating system, you can selectKeep Windows 10or click theDecline upgradeoption on the pop-up, prompting a free upgrade.
After the January 2024 update, according toWindows Latest, Microsoft is pushing a four-page prompt, and here’s what it says:
Though some people might find it annoying, the four-page pop-up has options to quit it or proceed with the upgrade.
You might be wondering if Windows 11 is so amazing and has a lot to offer; some people are reluctant to upgrade. For some, it could be the hardware limitations (absence of TPM chip), while others have concerns about stability.
Despite multiple pop-ups encouraging users to shift to the new version, not many people are willing to move towards it.
According to theStatcounter reports, Windows 10 is still used by 66.43% of users in the market as compared to 27.82% on Windows 11.
Earlier, the market share was 71.6% for Windows 10 and 26.63% for Windows 11, but the transition was noticed after Microsoft releasedCopilot, a powerful AI assistant.
As it is said, change is inevitable, and as the EOS is approaching, people will have to upgrade their PCs to Windows 11. However, the hardware restrictions may nudge them in a different direction, like opting for Linux.
So, the solution could be that Microsoft considers extending the EOS date so users keep getting security updates, as a huge percentage of people are still using Windows 10.
In case you want to learn about thedifferences between Windows 10 & Windows 11, read this comparative study to make an informed decision.
Do you think that Microsoft will reduce the pop-up frequency or adopt a more regressive approach to push users to upgrade? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
