Windows 10: Microsoft again reminds Windows 10 users it’s time to get Windows 11 with renewed pop-ups

Windows 10 users started seeing full-screen pop-ups after installing a cumulative update release in May 2023. Now, the pop-up is back again on our Windows 10 PC after installing the optional update released in January 2024, and it gouges the eyes. No one expects a gigantic multi-slide advert using their PCs (web browsers are a different story).

It’s been more than two years since the release of Windows 11, but a huge chunk of users are still using Windows 10. Microsoft announced that Windows 10 will reach the end of support (EOS) on October 14, 2025, and slowly started urging users to shift to the latest version, i.e., Windows 11.

Despite offering a free upgrade, users prefer to stick to Windows 10, at least until the dreaded EOS date arrives. You can upgrade to Windows 11 or stick to Windows 10 by clicking the “Keep Windows 10” option.

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As you can see in the above screenshots, Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 through a four-page long pop-up:

• First screen: Microsoft is telling you that your computer can switch to Windows 11 for free. You can still use your computer while it sets up the new system in the background, and it won’t take up much space.
• Second screen: Microsoft recommends switching to Windows 11 because it’s a smooth change. Your stuff will move with you, and the design is easy to get used to.
• Third screen: This message introduces Windows 11 as a fun upgrade with a new look, better security, and speed. It’s designed to be easy to use and helps you work and play better. They also note that some things from Windows 10 might not be in Windows 11.
• Fourth screen: Finally, Microsoft is telling you that you can stay with Windows 10 if you want, but they remind you that you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free.

But why aren’t users shifting to Windows 11, which promised to offer a lot (better UI, improved system apps, and full-blown AI assistant integration)?

For some, it is the lack of stability; for others, it is the lack of support for older hardware. Windows 11’s stern requirement of a TPM 2.0 chip obstructs the installation for many users.

Even if the PC has impressive specs, older or missing TPM chips deter them from using Windows 11.

There is a way around TPM and Secure Boot, but that beats the point of switching to the new operating system and not having the most-talked-about security features.

Windows 10 commands a ginormous user base


You might think that most users must have hopped to Microsoft’s latest and greatest OS offering after seeing the ads, but sadly, that isn’t the case. StatCounter reports that Windows 10 still has a 66.43 percent market share in contrast to Windows 11’s 27.82 percent market share.


Windows market share | Image Courtesy: StatCounter

However, Windows 11’s market share displayed a small increase from 26.63 to 27.82 percent after the September 2023 update, which integrated Copilot. Windows 10 showcased a steep downfall from 71.6 percent to 66.43 percent during that time, even after Microsoft released Copilot for it.

This small increase indicates that users are upgrading to Windows 11 (either by updating their PCs or allured by the feature add-ons).

However, 66.43 percent of users are still on Windows 11, so Microsoft might consider extending the EOS date. Otherwise, more than 60 percent of Windows users will receive no updates, which will cause a rise in security incidents.

We are still determining whether Microsoft will slow down the pop-ups or adopt a more coercive upgrade strategy. However, the ad menace aggravates many users who might even consider moving to alternatives like Linux when the time arrives.

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Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Again, for those that want the update reservation and you meet the requirements ---> Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free

And, some info from the FAQ page:

Also, some interesting info from the Specifications page:

 

Is it time for Windows 10 already?

For those that don't have the tray notification.


If you don’t think any of these conditions apply to you, and you’re still not seeing the icon, you can also try running the solution below, which will verify your device meets all the prerequisites and then turn on the Get Windows 10 app:

• Open Notepad
• Copy the following text and paste it into Notepad:

REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\UpgradeExperienceIndicators" /v UpgEx | findstr UpgEx

if "%errorlevel%" == "0" GOTO RunGWX

reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Appraiser" /v UtcOnetimeSend /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

schtasks /run /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser"

:CompatCheckRunning

schtasks /query /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser"

schtasks /query /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser" | findstr Ready

if NOT "%errorlevel%" == "0" ping localhost >nul &goto :CompatCheckRunning

:RunGWX

schtasks /run /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\refreshgwxconfig"

• Click File, and then Save As
• In the File name box, change the file name to ReserveWin10.cmd
  
  
• Then click the dropdown next to Save as type, and select All files (*.*)
  
  
• Select the folder you would like to save the file to.For this example, let’s choose to save the file to the C:/Temp folder.Then click Save.
  
  
• Open an elevated command prompt.(From the Start screen or Start menu, type Command Prompt in the search box, and then in the list of results, right-click Command Prompt, and selectRun as administrator.)
  
  
• Finally, run the file from the location you saved to in Step 6.In this example, you would type the following in the Command Prompt window and hit Enter:
  
  C:/Temp/ReserveWin10.cmd
  

The Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser can take 10 – 30 minutes to run, during which the script will continuously provide status reports that it is running. Please be patient.

If the script is failing in an infinite loop, then you don’t have the necessary prerequisite Windows Updates. Besides requiring Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update, you must also have installed:

For Windows 7 SP1:

KB3035583

KB2952664

For Windows 8.1 Update:

KB3035583

KB2976978

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

• Launch the Store from your Start menu.
• Click the user icon next to the search box.
• Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
• Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
• When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”

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