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Windows 10 support ends 2025: Microsoft pushes upgrade
Microsoft has reminded users once again that Windows 10 will lose standard support in October 2025. Consequently, full-screen ads for the newer Windows 11 and computers utilizing Copilot Plus AI are appearing in the system.
Microsoft Update—Could Windows 11 Be Auto-Installed On Windows 10 PCs?
In confirming the deployment of patch KB5001716 to Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs, Microsoft warns that “when this update is installed, Windows may attempt to download and install feature updates to your device if it is approaching or has reached the end of support for your currently installed Windows version.
Can your old PC even handle the Windows 11 upgrade? Here's how to tell
When October 2025 rolls around, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates. And although you have a variety of options, the simplest solution is to upgrade that PC to Windows 11. If you can, that is.
Microsoft warns Windows 10 users: Upgrade or pay for security
Microsoft has issued a warning to Windows 10 users, notifying them that free security updates will end in October 2025. With nearly 400 million devices unable to upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware limitations, users face a choice: upgrade their systems or pay $30 for a one-year extension of support.
New Microsoft Update Warning—400 Million Windows PC Owners Need To Pay
The clear issue here is that within the 400 million soon-to-be obsolete PCs that cannot make the TPM-compliant move to Windows 11, will be many users who can’t afford a new machine and perhaps are most likely to balk at the $30 Microsoft stipend to continue security support for a strictly one year only extension.
Can't Upgrade to Windows 11? Buy a New PC, Says Microsoft
Microsoft is stepping up its campaign to transition users from Windows 10 to Windows 11. If you happen to not have an upgrade available for Windows 11, the tech giant is now employing fullscreen prompts encouraging you to please consider buying one of all the new Windows 11 PCs that are currently being sold.
Windows 10 apps can be updated and uninstalled once again
Updated November 22, 2024: Microsoft has withdrawn the WinAppSDK 1.6.2 update, the root cause of Windows 10 users being ...
Windows 10 KB5046714 update fixes bug preventing app uninstalls
Microsoft has released the optional KB5046714 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with six bug fixes, including a ...
Microsoft is again nagging Windows 10 users to buy a new machine – a Copilot+ PC to be precise, for the ‘ultimate Windows 11 experience’
Windows 10 users are being hit with a full-screen nag telling them to ‘level up’ and upgrade to Windows 11 on a Copilot+ PC.
Windows 10 gets full-screen ads that say buy a new PC already
Microsoft continues to insist that you move to Windows 11. But it's not even telling you to upgrade your OS anymore. Just buy ...
All Windows 10 users warned major updates are coming to an end
Microsoft has closed the Beta Channel for Windows 10, suggesting new features are drying up ahead of the operating system's ...
Can’t uninstall or update your Microsoft Store apps? Weird Windows 10 bug has just been fixed, thankfully
Microsoft explains that this wasn’t an issue with Windows 10 itself, but rather with the latest version of WinAppSDK. Those ...
Microsoft pulls WinAppSDK update breaking Windows 10 app uninstalls
Microsoft has confirmed that, since November 12, some Windows 10 users have been unable to update or uninstall packaged ...
How to Install Windows 10 in a Virtual Machine
Install Windows 10 safely in a virtual machine with this step-by-step guide from ExtremeTech—ideal for testing software or ...