Microsoft's Windows 11 Upgrade Won't Be Free Forever

Uh Oh: Microsoft's Windows 11 Upgrade Won't Be Free Forever
So, it’s possible the free Windows 11 upgrade may stick around for a while. According to Steam, about 55% of users have already migrated to Windows 11, but 42% remain on the old
Microsoft turns up the heat on Window 10 diehards, hinting that free upgrade to Windows 11 could be ditched later this year
Windows 10’s end is nigh – but will the free upgrade to Windows 11 expire with it? Microsoft appears to have hinted this could be the case.
Microsoft Backtracks After Teasing an End to Free Windows 11 Upgrades
Microsoft says an earlier blog post contained inaccurate information about changes to the Windows 11 upgrade path.
Still using Windows 10? Microsoft says it will no longer support Office apps on Windows 10 devices
Microsoft is saying it will stop supporting Windows 10 devices starting October 14. Meanwhile, the company is also offering a free upgrade to Windows 11 to users who are still using Windows 10.
Microsoft Signals End of Free Windows 11 Upgrade and Windows 10 Office Support
Microsoft says that it will end the free Windows 11 upgrade and Microsoft 365 support for Windows 10 users by 2025, urging users to act soon.
Free Upgrade to Windows 11 is for a Limited Time only, says Microsoft
Microsoft says the Free Upgrade to Windows 11 is for a Limited Time only. You can still upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free now.
Microsoft is axing support for its own apps on Windows 10
Although Microsoft is allowing people to keep using Windows 10 for another year, it won't be supporting Microsoft 365 apps during that time. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
If you're on Windows 10, you're losing support for Microsoft 365 this year
Microsoft is pulling 365 support for Windows 10 users . As spotted by Neowin, Microsoft has updated its documentation on how users can migrate from Windows 10 to 11. Part of this
Microsoft’s Update Deadline—Bad News For Windows, 365, Office Users
What will that mean for 365, and what about enterprises who have the option to extend Windows 10 for more than just a year — at a steep cost? Microsoft’s most recent support document adds little helpful detail.
Microsoft is making Windows 10 users an offer they (probably) can't refuse
We're nine months out from Windows 10 reaching its October 14 end-of-support date, and Microsoft is kickstarting 2025 by piling the pressure on those yet to make the jump to Windows 11. Despite being the current most popular version of Microsoft's operating system,
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You can officially upgrade your Windows 10 device to Windows 11 for free
You can get Windows 11 as a free upgrade, but you'll have to hurry. Microsoft made it a limited-time only offer.
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Microsoft confirms Windows 10 KB5048239 reinstalling bug, KB5050411 fixes it
Microsoft told Windows Latest that the problem has been fixed as it replaced the problematic KB5048239 with KB5050411.
Windows 10 users urged to upgrade to avoid "security fiasco"
Cybersecurity firm ESET is urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 or Linux to avoid a "security fiasco" as the ...
New Windows 10 Security Warning For Millions—Act Now To Stay Safe
As Windows 10 market share rises, a new warning reveals the security dangers ahead—here's what Microsoft users need to know.
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Windows 10 Pop-Up Crashes While Telling Users to Upgrade
Either way, Microsoft's message remains clear: After Oct. 14, 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive free security updates, ...