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.