Microsoft urges Windows 10 users to upgrade, promising enhanced performance and features

Microsoft urges users to upgrade to Windows 11 before the end of support for Windows 10 in October, highlighting that the free upgrade offer is only available for a limited time and emphasizing the potential security risks for those who don't upgrade.

Opportunity to upgrade to Windows 11 at no additional cost
Straightforward and free process for everyone
Reminder that the free upgrade offer is only available for a limited time

The end of support date for Windows 10 is quickly approaching, with Microsoft officially ending regular support for the operating system in October. This means that Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates, unless users opt for extended support, which comes at a cost. Microsoft has been urging users to upgrade “as soon as possible,” and on the same day it released the Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 and 11, the company issued another reminder.

In a post on its website, Microsoft advises users to take advantage of the opportunity to upgrade to Windows 11, highlighting that the upgrade offer is only available for a limited time. If you have a new computer that meets the requirements for Windows 11 and have an old Windows 10 license, you can upgrade to Windows 11 at no additional cost. The process should be straightforward and free for everyone, but Microsoft warns that this offer is only available for a limited time.

What’s interesting here is that Microsoft is once again using the “sense of urgency” tactic to encourage users to upgrade. They’re emphasizing that those who don’t take advantage of the free upgrade will have to pay for a new license and will be left with an insecure system that won’t receive security updates.

It’s worth noting that Windows 10 is still the most widely used operating system within the Windows ecosystem, with Windows 11 coming in second but with significantly lower adoption rates.

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Microsoft, founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975 in Redmond, Washington, USA, is a technology giant known for its wide range of software products, including the Windows operating system, Office productivity suite, and cloud services like Azure. Microsoft also manufactures hardware, such as the Surface line of laptops and tablets, Xbox gaming consoles, and accessories.