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Facepalm: What's even worse than (another) full-screen pop-up from Microsoft alerting Windows 10 users that they should be preparing for Windows 11's arrival? A pop-up that freezes and crashes as quickly as it appears. It's not a great search for Microsoft and does little to impart self-confidence in Windows 10 users who decline to update in spite of the OS' approaching end-of-support date.
Microsoft has actually been irritating Windows 10 users to relocate to Windows 11 for several years. With the older os reaching its end-of-life date on October 14, 2025, the Redmond company has actually been increase its efforts to get individuals to make the relocation, restoring an aggressive upgrade project in February and once again in November.
Many people still utilizing Windows 10 have little intent of updating till they definitely need to, which suggests invasive, full-screen pop-ups aren't something they wish to see. Extremely, Microsoft has actually handled to make its most current one even worse for some users.
As reported by WindowsLatest, Microsoft just recently began presenting a brand-new full-screen pop-up entitled “Start preparing for Windows 10 end of assistance.” The message includes the normal details about Windows 10 no longer getting security updates after its end-of-support date, and Windows Backup assisting users move essential files.
> application appears to inform me to update to windows 11
> instantly crashes
thanks microsoft pic.twitter.com/DuEQSVCk24
— emm!!! (@ems_konto) December 31, 2024
X user @ems_konto highlighted another problem some Windows 10 users are finding with the pop-up: it stops reacting after it appears, revealing a message that checks out “Reusable UX Interaction Manager is not working.”
The Reusable UX Interaction Manager (RUXIM) belongs of Windows mostly connected with Windows Update. It helps in scheduling and providing these updates and handling interaction projects, that includes full-screen notices or messages associated with system updates or promos, such as the Windows 11 project.
For the very first time ever, Microsoft is permitting private users, not simply those in business and education, to continue getting Critical and Important security updates for Windows 10 after the October 14 end-of-support date. The cautions are that it will cost $30 for a year and brand-new functions, bug repairs, and technical assistance will not be consisted of in the program.
In spite of Microsoft's efforts, Windows 10's worldwide market share increased over the previous 2 months to 62.7% while Windows 11 was up to 34.1%, according to Statcounter. The Steam study paints a various image, though: Windows 11 is the most popular OS amongst individuals. It holds a 55% share while Windows 10 has actually dropped to 42%.
Will you be transferring to Windows 11 this year?
