Microsoft has issued a blog post warning Windows 10 users that support for the operating system is set to end in October 2025. The post advises users to consider upgrading to Windows 11, which can be done free of charge for now, but with some caveats.
The blog post’s title suggests that the free upgrade offer may expire at the same time as Windows 10 support ends. However, this is not explicitly stated in the article and appears to be a subtle hint rather than a concrete statement.
Microsoft has a history of ending free upgrade offers for its operating systems. When it ended the free upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8, it left the offer available for several years after the initial deadline. It’s possible that Microsoft may follow a similar strategy with Windows 10.
The main concern for Microsoft is getting more people to upgrade to Windows 11. The software giant has been under pressure to increase adoption, and ditching the free offer could be seen as a way to encourage users to make the switch.
However, it’s worth noting that there are already loopholes available for users who want to upgrade to Windows 11 without paying. Microsoft may still leave these options open even if it officially ends the free offer in October 2025.
Source: https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-turns-up-the-heat-on-window-10-diehards-hinting-that-free-upgrade-to-windows-11-could-be-ditched-later-this-year