Microsoft is once again bombarding users who haven't updated their computers with more invasive Windows 11 ads
Microsoft’s end-of-year push isn’t sitting well with its users. The highly anticipated 24H2 update for Windows 11 is wreaking havoc, drastically impacting performance and causing continuous issues that hinder the proper functioning of some applications. Nevertheless, the company remains persistent in its efforts to persuade customers to migrate to the latest version as soon as possible.
TECNOLOGIA
11/15/20242 min read
Microsoft is not doing things right, reflected in the reports from thousands of affected customers after the release of the latest major Windows 11 update. While some reasons why Windows 10 users are reluctant to migrate to the latest generation of the most widely used PC operating system have already been clarified, there is now another major concern: Windows 11 ads are more invasive.
This new campaign is resonating more strongly than ever to prompt those still clinging to Windows 10 to upgrade to Windows 11. However, the terrible experiences faced with the latest 24H2 version patches of Windows 11 likely make it not the best method to encourage the switch to the recent operating system.
Full-Screen Ads
The American company is doing everything possible to ensure that computers with Windows 10 installed to date are updated to Windows 11 as soon as possible. You might have seen ads taking up your entire monitor screen while working or browsing the Internet throughout the year. Recently, these recommendations have intensified more forcefully, which does not sit well with consumers.
Several cases have already been reported on the social network X, where Microsoft actively attempts to increase the number of Windows 11 users, but the ads can be too tedious. One affected user, Justin Whang, highlighted that these notifications, even in the middle of an editing task, suddenly warn of security risks if you don’t update and highlight the benefits of upgrading, such as improved performance in certain areas like gaming. Another dissatisfied user mentioned that Windows 10 hasn't been updated for two months, leading to more failures when interacting with their programs.
End of Support for Windows 10
Starting in October 2025, all Windows 10 devices will stop receiving security updates, a dreadful situation that could compromise all your data. However, there’s always the option to pay an annual fee to extend updates for three more years, though some might not be willing to do so.
One way or another, Microsoft customers remain reluctant to update to the latest generation, as the recent issues with version 24H2 do not reflect good sentiments among Windows 11 PC owners, and it’s evident that the transition to Windows 11 is slower than expected, barely surpassing 30% of the global Windows 11 market share.
