Microsoft’s full-screen pop-up urges Windows 10 users to hurry up and upgrade to Windows 11

According to news on June 3, Microsoft is actively sending full-screen notifications to all Windows 10 users to encourage them to upgrade to the Windows 11 operating system. This move involves devices whose hardware configurations do not support the new system.

Since 2015, Windows 10 has occupied nearly 70% of the market share, firmly establishing its dominance as the Windows operating system. However, the market share is far greater than Windows 11, which will be released in 2021, with a market share of 82%. Although Windows 11 has been launched for nearly three years, its market penetration is still slow. Microsoft has announced that it will terminate technical support for Windows 10 after October 14, 2025, in order to focus more on the in-depth research and development of Windows 11.

#In order to speed up the pace of user upgrades, Microsoft has carefully designed upgrade tips for users with different hardware configurations. According to the editor's understanding, for those devices whose hardware conditions do not meet the requirements of Windows 11, the system will pop up a special warning to clearly inform users that their devices cannot be updated and do not meet the system requirements for upgrade.

In these full-screen pop-ups, Microsoft uses the slogan "Start a new journey with Windows" to express its gratitude to Windows 10 users and remind them that the system will cease support in October 2025. However, users will continue to receive necessary security updates until then.

For devices that do not support upgrades, a pop-up will clearly indicate this and provide multiple options for users to choose from, including learning details about the end of support, choosing to continue using it, or getting more information. If the user clicks "Learn More", they will be directed to a page comparing Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft also takes this opportunity to persuade users to upgrade.

For those devices that meet the upgrade criteria, users will see different button options, including "Get updates," "Schedule an upgrade," "Keep Windows 10," and "Learn more." If users choose to stick with Windows 10, Microsoft will try to convince them to change their minds with multiple pop-ups. However, users still have the option to "Decline Upgrade" to continue using Windows 10, but the pop-up will remind them again after a few weeks.

As October 14, 2025 approaches, the upgrade time left for users who stick to Windows 10 is less than 16 months. Devices after this point will no longer receive monthly security updates unless they choose to upgrade to Windows 11 or purchase additional security updates. Microsoft plans to announce the pricing of extended security update services for consumers later this year, while enterprise users can currently purchase related services for $61 per device per year, and the price will double each year over the next three years.

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