It doesn’t look like Microsoft is going to reverse one of the most controversial decisions in its history. The end of Windows 10 is already confirmed and the company wants to make sure that the history of Windows XP does not repeat itself, no matter who falls.
Windows 10 is still present on tens of millions of computers around the world; and in fact, It is still the most used version of Windows with a big difference compared to Windows 11, which did not achieve the penetration that Microsoft perhaps expected.
This is perhaps the reason which motivated the radical decision to End support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025; And not to say that it did not warn, it is already starting to inform users that they should buy a new computer if they do not want the worst.
Microsoft warns of the end of Windows 10
Early Windows 10 users are already receiving full screen advertising on your computerswhich encourages them to upgrade to Windows 11. Nevertheless, the company avoids aggressive language and prefers the slogan “A new journey with Windows”, showing its gratitude to the user for continuing to use Windows 10.
This is not what calmed the users, it is They have no choice but to see Windows 11 advertising; The other option, “Remember me later”, only delays the ad until a later date, but ultimately the user has to see it.
Windows 11 upgrade message Windows 10 users receive
Besides, that’s where the kindness ends. Microsoft then informs the user that the end of support for Windows 10 is approaching and that their computer is not compatible with Windows 11; As a result, the company presents a way to upgrade to Windows 11, although if the PC is not compatible there is really no other way than buy a new computer.
Windows 11 has very strict system requirements, not so much in terms of power but in the presence of a specific TPM security system on the motherboard. Many powerful computers really can’t upgrade to Windows 11 due to this requirement.
Changing computers is something that not everyone is able to do suddenly. Perhaps this is why Microsoft decided give notice, one and a half years in advance the deadline; so that users have time to invest in a new system. The only ones who will have the option to continue using Windows 10 are businesses and commercial users, who will have to pay an annual fee (which will increase each year) to continue receiving updates.
The key is knowing what will happen as the deadline approaches. Microsoft could find itself in the position of abandoning tens of millions of people to their fate, resulting in a poor brand image, or doing what it did with Windows XP: going back and continuing to release updates after support ends. However, we wouldn’t bet on the latter solution and it seems that Microsoft is really serious about its project.
