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Microsoft Eases Off Aggressive Windows 11 Upgrade Prompts After User Backlash

Windows 10 users will see fewer full-screen ads urging them to upgrade, with changes starting in April 2024.

  • Microsoft will stop full-screen upgrade prompts for most Windows 10 users, except those with Home editions.
  • The decision follows widespread complaints about intrusive advertising tactics.
  • Windows 10 support is set to end in October 2025, prompting Microsoft's push for upgrades.
  • Managed devices will not receive these ads, while non-managed devices may still see them.
  • Microsoft plans to announce a revised timeline for these changes in the coming months.
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