Microsoft continues to want to convince Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11. This time, a full-screen advertisement is displayed. Except that you will see it even if your computer is not eligible for the update.
Woopinah9 via Reddit
To say that Microsoft is doing everything to get you upgraded to Windows 11 is an understatement. It must be said that despite its almost 10 years of existence, its predecessor Windows 10 is still present on 69% of computers worldwide in March 2024, according to figures from StatCounter. The company unfortunately uses very unsubtle means to encourage users to take the plunge. The most common method beingdisplay of invasive advertisements.
We remember, for example, this presentation in several slides as soon as the PC was turned on, which Microsoft was quick to describe as a bug in the face of customer discontent. This time, we are seeing much the same thing. The Internet user responding to the pseudonym Woopinah9 on Reddit was able to see a popup appear in full screen while he was working. The ad extols the merits of Windows 11… except that their computer is not eligible.
Microsoft wants you to upgrade to Windows 11, even when your machine is not entitled to it
The message titled “a new journey with Windows 11” is the next : “We would like to thank you for your loyalty as a Windows 10 customer. As the end of support approaches, we are here to support you […]. Your PC is not eligible to upgrade to Windows 11, but it will continue to receive Windows 10 patches and security updates until support ends on October 14, 2025. Learn more on how you can prepare for the transition to Windows 11“.
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It is therefore displayed even though the user cannot install Windows 11 on their PC, even if he wanted to. In this case, click on the button “learn more” does exactly what you imagine. This displays a sentence that essentially says:buy a newer computer. Not sure it’s very convincing. Note that the popup does not explain that it is possible to benefit from security updates on Windows 10 after the end of support, provided you pay. Microsoft has revealed the price for businesses, but we are still waiting for the price for individuals.