Microsoft Cranks Up Pressure on Windows 10 Holdouts as Free Upgrade to Windows 11 Deadline Looms
Microsoft may be planning an end to Windows 11 upgrades
A telling blog post published by Microsoft sends a ripple effect through the technology community, stating that the much-anticipated free Windows 11 upgrade "is for a limited time only".
This phrase takes on a notable significance, primarily because Microsoft never explicitly mentioned there was a cap on the availability of the offer. One wonders if this constitutes a hint – perhaps an attempted nudge into action – which suggests that users should take steps to upgrade ahead of time while the opportunity still exists
The article titled "Free Upgrade to Windows 11 (for a Limited Time Only)" by Microsoft, spotted by Neowin, reveals that users utilizing Windows 10 need to closely consider their moves, considering a cutoff date not too far out on the distant horizon – which, if they’re lucky might be a timely reminder to complete the transition (and not opt for the Extended Security Updates feature, which becomes available later
The crux of the content is a mix of Microsoft promoting the benefits while simultaneously cautionary tales from 10’s free upgrade episode and possibly, potentially to increase pressure leading up to key dates,
The software has a vested attention in promoting fast adoption rates that could result ultimately in more profits for Microsoft
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For a second part, we question the intent:
- The lack of specific endpoints or explanations to clarify this
- There won’t be changes to this because the upgrade continues without end 10 has End of Life announced, it only takes place sometime in October as it would leave Microsoft a very clear indication this
This looks like some more subtle approach here. The end of this specific free offer; there isn.
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The pace or the Windows11 upgrade rate from the last we have observed
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