Microsoft ends intrusive Windows 11 upgrade messages for now
Microsoft is stopping intrusive messages about upgrading Windows 10 to the newer Windows 11. The decision is based on negative feedback from system users.
Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 in 2025, which is a significant warning for all users of this operating system. Microsoft announced that the last updates for Windows 10 will appear in October 2025, after which it will no longer receive standard technical support.
When Windows 10's end of support becomes a reality, computers with this system may become more vulnerable to cyberattacks and other security threats. Considering its popularity, which still dominates the operating systems market, this change has far-reaching repercussions.
Microsoft stops the intrusive messages
Until recently, Microsoft displayed advertising panels to Windows 10 users, informing them about the end of support and the possibility of downloading Windows 11.
Users who found the messages too intrusive criticized these actions. Although most were aware of the possibility of updating the system, many deliberately decided not to proceed. Taking this feedback into account, the company decided to end the messages. In a blog post, they stated:
"To honour our user’s feedback, these invitations will no longer begin with the April 2024 monthly security update. We will share a new timeline in the coming months."
However, it is unclear whether Microsoft will completely abandon the intrusive messages or if this is only a temporary change, after which they might return. It is worth noting that just over a year is left until the end of support.
Windows 10 can still be used
Although Microsoft plans to end standard support for Windows 10, additional security updates can still be purchased later. Extended support options for businesses cost several dozen dollars a year. According to Windows Latest, proposals for consumer users will be revealed at a later date.
