On October 14, despite its usage figures still being much higher than those of Windows 11, Windows 10 will be forced into retirement. Microsoft wants you to upgrade to the new version at all costs. In a blog post, the firm recalls the different solutions available to users, starting with the migration to Windows 11, which will only be free for a limited period.
A vague temporary gratuity
However, Microsoft does not indicate how long this free service will be offered. By taking a look in the rearview mirror, and noting the long (long!) period during which it was possible to improve your version of Windows from a sometimes old key (your servant for example went from Windows 7 to Windows 10 without paying a cent), it’s hard not to say that this is probably a false, somewhat artificial push to encourage rapid migration.
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Especially since if Microsoft really wants users to abandon Windows 10 in favor of Windows 11, they have no interest in being stingy too quickly.
Of course, to migrate a PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11, the latter must be compatible. A site allows you to consult the hardware prerequisites, while Windows Update will tell you whether migration is possible or not. Note that if you use S Mode on Windows 10, you will need to deactivate it first before you can upgrade to Windows 11.
Microsoft wants Windows 11 to take off (finally)
In addition to buying a machine or switching to another operating system, one last solution is possible: paying to stay safely on Windows 10. Indeed, if after the October date a PC running Windows 10 continues to work, it will no longer receive security updates. Unless, therefore, you join the ESU program. However, Microsoft 365 apps will no longer be supported either, once again forcing subscribers to upgrade to Windows 11.
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