Microsoft has abruptly issued a new warning to Windows users who are either unable or unwilling to transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11. The free voyage is over; the warning serves as a stark reminder that users must pay to safeguard their personal computers.
Microsoft will cease to offer free security updates for Windows 10 beginning in October 2025 declares the most recent set of notifications. Subsequently, a variety of advertisements appear to accompany this universal security warning, including those that promote the upgrade process and those that are intended for Co-pilot PCs. “The nag screen is here to reassure you that we are grateful for your loyalty to Windows and to assist you in preparing for the upcoming changes.”
Approximately 850 million Windows 10 users are still in use, with over half of them reportedly using PCs that do not satisfy the technical requirements for upgrading to Windows 11. “These messages may be primarily intended for individuals who are using older PCs that are unable to officially install the Windows 11 update,” as Arstechnica suggests.
Windows 10 holdouts can anticipate an increased frequency of this over the next eleven months, regardless of whether it is due to a lack of ability, unwillingness, or desire. It appears that the purpose of these most recent warnings is to interrupt users in the midst of other activities. It is possible that the intention is to suggest that it is simpler and more peaceful to upgrade—provided that it is feasible.