Microsoft: Upgrade to Windows 11 Now for Free (For a Limited Time Only)...Really!

[@mikebaker2927]

If Microsoft want all windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11, they’d be absolutely mental to charge for it.

[@A4FSYA]

Upgrading from one Windows install to another is never time limited. Its just yet another Microsoft tactic to get you to upgrade sooner rather than later.

[@powertechnical]

Upgrading to Win 11 was free like forever. The main problem is the minimum requirements for Win 11.

[@agtech.11]

Real

[@kimxgamer]

I believe this is a tactic they are using to make people believe it will not be free in the distant future. Therefore many ordinary people may see this and rush to upgrade. See the mind trick they used?

[@A4FSYA]

@@powertechnical you can you bypass methods to get around it.

[@nerijus7]

Microsoft should GIVE money for people who want upgrade to 11.

[@imacmill]

And remove ALL telemetry.

[@hec07]

And a new hardware !!!

[@Diddz]

agreed, they should give everyone $8k to replace their possibley non TPM machines

[@SRSpawn]

Remove telemetry, windows inbuilt advertising for crap like office 365 and whatever else and remove recall, am sure there is other junk no one wants but those are the ones I could think of 😅

[@kimxgamer]

Lol I don't see how they will want to "pay" people to upgrade when the planned obsolescence will drive many to move there.

[@TucoRamires]

Sending millions of capable machines to the trash bin was criminal and stupid, microsoft should be held accountable for this wastage .What if they do it again? The security threats will spread even more because of the ppl left behind.

[@ImRandomDude]

think of this when MS in future will claim they are green company etc

[@kensmith5694]

Yes, I just posted on the same topic. People really should take that hardware and install Linux Mint onto it and either use it or give it to someone who needs a computer.

[@512Squared]

Many motherboards can have an SMP module added. Check your MB. It's a cheap upgrade that will often make it compatibility with the Windows 11 upgrade.

[@jameswubbolt7787]

Technical blackmail.

[@My_Old_YT_Account]

​@@512Squaredno, the artificial CPU requirements is what prevents upgrades, you will have to force it on even with a tpm chip and if your CPU is already supported you don't need one you already have it in your CPU

[@Wyliedawg]

Hardly a "free" upgrade if the majority of Windows 10 users can't take advantage with their current hardware. Like me on TWO of TWO machines here.

[@lusa3002]

Just now installed W11 22H2 on an Z77-A with an i5 3570 in my case i extracted from the W11 iso the install data and injected it on to a W8.1 pro installer iso so it no longer asks for TPM chip on my old PC, it only asks for internet connection but i skiped that with shift+F10 for launch the CMD and typed oobe\bypassnro and finish the installation with no issues but you can use rufus create a bootable USB to skip all that without all the steps i did.

[@Drunsyful]

Microsoft: "stop being poor!" *me installing Nobara on an AMD R2 laptop and working faster than W10/11* "I'm ok poor"

[@My_Old_YT_Account]

​@@lusa3002you won't get feature updates

[@earthoid]

A new scare tactic from MS trying to trick us into "upgrading" to 11.

[@LilaHikes]

That's false advertisement. It should say, _Downgrade to Windows 11 for free_ because we all know that's exactly what it is.

[@OnioNode]

Then use Linux. Seems like a skill issue if you don’t. But don’t worry-we all started somewhere, and Linux is easier than ever!

[@LilaHikes]

@@OnioNode I have been for a long time. And yes, Linux today is easy... even more so than it was 10 years ago.

[@mda5003]

I'm happy to stay with Windows 10 and wait and see what Windows 12 looks like.

[@9852323]

It will be worse than 11

[@richardsaumier9948]

It gonna require an NPU and be laced full of AI so based on the fact your avoiding 11 you'll hate 12.

[@kimxgamer]

Honestly, Windows 12 won't be any better so fat hope.. it would just be a built up version of Windows 11 anyways...

[@rrperfect]

how you managed to stay on Windows 10 ? my pc is asking me to schedule time to update, and I don't want to, I tried everything i disabled windows update services and task schedule and still

[@mda5003]

@@rrperfect If you are on Windows 10 Pro you can easily use the Group Editor to set your PC to Windows 10 (e.g. 22H2) and it won't update beyond that. If you are on the Home edition then for just £3 or so you can upgrade to Pro.

[@A4FSYA]

The reality is, there is no time limit on upgrading your Windows installation. Its just Microsoft wanting you to upgrade to stay secure sooner rather than later. If those who still use Windows 7 as of today, you can still upgrade to Windows 10 then to Windows 11 for free. In all honestly, Microsoft will say or do anything to get you to upgrade quicker. I'd say, don't trust a word that Microsoft says. This statement from Microsoft is False Advertising and I'd say that, that's one way of loosing faith in your OS user space.

[@timsievers2067]

I'd rather switch to Linux then get off Windows 7

[@nawazwaseem2219]

It says everything about the OS if they want to give it away for free.. I'm currently on Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC IoT. I will get updates for another seven years. Once support is over, I might go with Linux unless Microsoft sorts there shit out. I don't want Windows 11 that's riddled with bloat ware, more spyware, more telemetry and worse battery life.

[@My_Old_YT_Account]

Same

[@jaythecoderx4623]

if they want me to upgrade they'll need to pay *me*

[@kensmith5694]

You are following their misuse of the word "upgrade". "Upgrade" mean "better". Win-11 is not an upgrade.

[@jaythecoderx4623]

@@kensmith5694 good point. Uh- "downgrade"

[@jonbjorkeback9499]

No way I'd let my W10 go. I'll use it until the day I am forced go to fully Linux.

[@kensmith5694]

I suggest you start the migration early and do it in your own time with no drama. Who knows when the next Win-10 update wil cripple your machine with no option but to "upgrade" to 11 or to go to Linux.

[@sdwone]

I hear you Microsoft... *Upgrade to Linux... As Soon As!!!!* Roger... Over and Out!! 😁

[@notjustforhackers4252]

As a Linux user it does everything I want it to do. I've no need for Windows at all.

[@AthanasiosJapan]

Not only that. Linux actually does gaming better than Windows.

[@imacmill]

I upgraded to Linux Mint.

[@OldFossil-z5p]

$30 for a protection racket, I ain't surprised lots of people are changing to Linux. We could Boycott all Microsoft OS. They've tried to rule the PC market before and got sued.

[@sebastian19745]

When the Win10 upgrade was available for free, I was running Win7 Pro. I took the free update and try it for less than a week. The hardware was perfectly fine running Win7 (Core i5 first gen laptop, 8G DDR3, SSD) but with Win10 I got a lot of BSOD, drivers problems (my Wifi card was not working properly) and overall a sluggish computer. I blamed the upgrade and I freshly reinstalled Win10, but I got the same drivers problems, altough the computer performed way better. I went back to Win7 and I kept using it until some programs that I use were not supported anymore on Win7. So, now i am running Win10 that is stable and is perfectly usable. That is why, I will keep using it until I can, because it seems that Win11 is not for me yet.

[@kensmith5694]

This is *STILL* a horrific increase to the amount of e-waste for absolutely no good reason. If your machine can't run Win-11 install Linux Mint onto it and either use it your self of give it to someone who needs a computer. Sending perfectly good hardware off to the landfill when there are people who need computers is basically a crime.

[@EIRE55]

I totally agree with you, Ken. Too many people just throw away good equipment which still works, just because they've bought a newer version of it. A terrible waste!

[@ZilogBob]

That's exactly what I'm in the process of doing right now. 👍

[@yerachmielb1]

"If you are using S Mode in Windows 10, please switch out of S Mode before upgrading to 11." So for the 39 people on earth who specifically want S mode, they're stuck bloating their PCs even more?!

[@kensmith5694]

Yes, or install Linux Mint and be done with the drama

[@yclept9]

They're saying you REALLY want to drop Microsoft.

[@TuxUser-X11]

Just more incentive to stay on Linux. I have thought about reinstalling windows just because there are a couple of games I want to try, but then I see a post like this and think nope I am happy right where I am on Linux. That game is not Worth it to go back to Windows. Thanks Microsoft for giving me a reason to run Linux.

[@earthoid]

I recently installed Linux on an M.2 drive in a USB enclosure so I can boot to it and get comfortable with Linux before MS possibly shuts down 10.

[@Ylm-r9g]

Don't Do It! Just Install Linux Mint.

[@kensmith5694]

Yes, and if you really really want to think you are running windows: 1) I have a nifty fake desktop background that claims to be Windows-12. If someone asks, I will make a new one saying Windows-14. I made it as an April Fools gag some years ago. 2) There is a nice little tool you can get that pops up a fake BSOD screen at random while you are using the computer.

[@ZilogBob]

I'm doing that. It's much more advanced than I thought it would be.

[@will89687]

Microsoft keeps antagonizing its end users with its messaging - not sure why they think this is beneficial for them.

[@brianvogt8125]

Windows 11 is *not* a free upgrade. It's a free downgrade. I'll be celebrating in October when Windows Update stops harassing me with reboot interruptions.

[@Machistmo]

NEVER. EVER. EVER. NEVER. The begged. They pleaded. the begged more. tried to force the upgrade 14 times. now the scarcity tactic. Get it now or itll be gone. BYE!

[@DalmationProductions]

Microsoft once again being stubborn

[@madmax2069]

Windows 11 is still half baked, and with this pushing hard for cloud and AI. And the horrible snap shot system. People don't want it, but for whatever reason they keep pushing forward. They're doing things for their shareholders/investors and not their customers.

[@marekmagdziak5916]

I don't want to downgrade to win11 :(

[@R74-b7p]

How about fixing 24H2! When using media to install Windows 11, version 24H2, the device might remain in a state where it cannot accept further Windows security updates. This occurs only when the media is created to include the October 2024, or November 2024, security updates as part of the installation (these updates were released between October 8, 2024 and November 12, 2024). Please note, this only occurs when utilizing media - such as CD and USB flash drives - to install Windows 11, version 24H2. This issue does not occur for devices where the October 2024 security update or the November 2024 security updates are installed via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog website. Workaround: To prevent issues, do not install Windows 11, version 24H2 which installs the October 2024 or November 2024 security updates. Instead, ensure that media used to install Windows 11, version 24H2, includes the December 2024 monthly security update (released December 10, 2024), or later. Next steps: We are working on a resolution and will provide more information when it is available. Affected platforms: Client: Windows 11, version 24H2

[@SDAnime]

I'm never using Windows 11.

[@sconnz]

Same! 👍

[@Andystarksky]

🎉 It's quite interesting to see the big news of upgrading to Windows 11 for free. But as you say in the video, I think Microsoft will leave it permanently, just like it happened with Windows 10. ❤

[@andrewquinn5946]

Its always been free from Windows 10? im not upgrading to it though

[@SlyDive700]

Why cant they just stop and do or this when windows 10 is near its end which is oct 2025

[@My_Old_YT_Account]

It doesn't matter it won't be time limited, it worked before the article and they tried the same shit on 10 and Windows 7 keys still work on it as well as upgrades

[@agtech.11]

If they are not willing to make exceptions with Windows 11 requirements, they shouldn't expect people to be switching so quickly. Is this the end for Windows?

[@AthanasiosJapan]

Death of Windows and rise of Linux.

[@agtech.11]

@ Real

[@My_Old_YT_Account]

​@@AthanasiosJapanI forsee more a return to widely shared pirate copies, but with LTSC ones this time

[@AthanasiosJapan]

Options by Microsoft: -Buy a new PC (=spend money) -Pay for extended Windows 10 support (=spend money) Options by Linux community: -Try Linux, it is free, it is easy and it can run even on ancient computers. (=save money)

[@kensmith5694]

Yes, I has a really-really old computer with a 600MHz single core processor. It will play cat videos just fine.

[@fragalot]

I installed windows 11 using an OLD OLD windows 8 activation key just 6 months ago.. worked fine.

[@kensmith5694]

You left out the "so far"

[@ThatRandomToast]

Has that key been used for a BRAND NEW Windows 10 activation before September/October 2023? Back then, once you have entered a Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 key to activate Windows 10 (since version 1511 it also supports clean installs), that key will be treated as a Windows 10 key. It also works in Windows 11 due to having the same activation system. But beginning September/October 2023, they started disabling this loophole (which is supposed to run only till July 2016).

[@fragalot]

@@ThatRandomToast It was during the pandemic when many people were getting stimulus money, so in 2020 when i built a new PC. The story of this particular key was it for some reason wouldn't update from windows 8 to 8.1. I called Microsoft support, and they just issued me a different product key to fix it, but I kept the original key for years. So when I built that new PC I figured I'd try that old key and it activated windows 11.

[@petemisc4291]

Well, “for a limited time only” can mean “as long as it takes”, basically it’s like a sale, only 3 left better hurry

[@SeattleSpursFan1882]

I will not be "upgrading". There is absolutely no point.

[@EIRE55]

"For a limited time only" has always been a quick sell tactic. What's your bet on, if you update to W11, you won't be able to revert back if you want to?

[@tbote]

Even if it’s free my machine is not supported so why would I upgrade? This makes no sense and they know it which is why the post was taken down.

[@hec07]

Get Linux mint 22 and kiss your windows goodbye 😎

[@gamrwolf9655]

Even when Windows 10 support ends, I only see updates important for critical flaws like the one where someone with good enough knowledge can run custom code on your pc through wifi and I in fact have updates disabled cause of constant restarting and other negative things the updates tend to cause. just use common sense and don't go to sketchy websites and don't download from untrusted sources.

[@peterosy]

I would imagine, if your PC can legally upgrade to Win 11 and has a Win 10 license, that you can both upgrade AND install Win 11 at anytime in the future. For times if your hard drive/SSD dies, you should be able to reinstall Win 11 with the existing Win 10 key.

[@marcsheinberg6487]

Why not charge old machines to upgrade to 11?

[@xgui4-studios]

why charge when windows SPY on you ?

[@sconnz]

I see it more as a downgrade tbh

[@ThatPinkPanther]

An excuse to brick older devices.

[@OhArchie]

"Free upgrades" like this to Win 11 will be available periodically until enough Win 10 licenses have been converted. There's no rush into installing this inferior OS onto your device.

[@GamingPalOllieMK]

I'll just switch to SteamOS for gaming and stick to my windows 10 install for the art stuff I do for work that I need windows for specifically and not even go online if I don't have to. MS LITERALLY can't make me switch, I don't need online and constant updates for my job

[@generalawareness101]

I moved on to Linux and use W10 until I can't for games, or some Adobe stuff.

[@tsuchinokoreal4901]

Moving to w11 would be a downgrade, They couldn't pay me to use w11.

[@dorothymartin8557]

How can a person who doesnt know much about computers get their Windows 10 chaned to Linux Mint?

[@tomspencer1364]

I left the windows drama show with the Win 8 silliness.

[@kensmith5694]

The last Windows for me was Win-98 SE

[@NikorouKitsunerou]

It won't be the end of the world if 11 stopped being free for 10 users. I think it's a marketing gimmick. If someone hasn't upgraded by buying a new machine already it's not going to happen. If 12 eats up more memory than 11 does I won't be switching as Microsoft has allowed itself to be to greedy with other peoples idle machines.

[@Sleepy.Time.]

but can windows 11 really be considered a upgrade? thanks but no thanks

[@StefenTower]

Two words: Linux Mint.

[@ZilogBob]

Yes!

[@tubbytoast2]

They are having us on aren't they, more than 50% of the people on the planet won't be able to upgrade'cos like me 2 out of 3 hardware they have can't run win 11 properly 😊

[@Einsteindks27]

My laptop's GPU is sketchy supported in Win10, and dual core CPU isn't officially supported in Win11. MS can go pound sand.

[@Wayner71]

Microsoft has made too many bad calls. Maybe its time to swap them around at the top. Give someone else a go.

[@minigpracing3068]

If my old PC was allowed to upgrade, I would do it. I do have a few mini-PC that I'm going to need to plug in and go through before it's too late, I guess.

[@XPro72]

"Upgrade to Windows 11" is an Oxymoron

[@Briansopinion]

I dont care what people say, the overall experience is lightyears better on Windows 11, and the age old argument Linux is cheaper is like comparing Apples to Bananas.

[@jameshurley224]

Yeah im not gonna brick a good system with this upgrade. So im going to linux as im not paying more for something i already paid for when I got the system.

[@nathanwoodruff9422]

Hmmmm..... I have a windows 10 machine that I do software development with. This machine is not upgradeable to Windows 11 because it doesn't meet the minimum requirements. But on this Windows 10 machine I run HyperV and it runs a virtual machine of Windows 11 just fine. Imagine that... Sounds like Microsoft is getting really desperate. I also have a Windows 7 machine that still gets Microsoft updates and I keep it around to run Virtual Machine 2007 that will run Windows 98 so I can play "Total Annihilation" every now and then.

[@kensmith5694]

Can you migrate to developing software for Linux?

[@nathanwoodruff9422]

@@kensmith5694 _"Can you migrate to developing software for Linux?"_ Yes, as well as CPM, DOS, OS/2 and TSO on the big iron. What is your point???

[@kensmith5694]

@@nathanwoodruff9422 My point was that you are not trapped in Windows land

[@harrydijkstra9936]

Total annihilation, I played that game for years and even modded the campaign to include the Core Contingency units and made the missions more difficult. I can play TA on windows 10 with the ProTA mod on tauniverse.

[@nathanwoodruff9422]

@@kensmith5694 _"My point was that you are not trapped in Windows land"_ You are funny. That is like asking me if I can drive a Ferrari after seeing me mow the grass on a ridable lawn mower.

[@BrokenKanuck]

LOL they couldn't pay me to use that junk. Sticking with Linux since the mess that was Win8

[@Deimos_Fresh]

I think upgrade from Windows 10 to 11 was all free. Back in 2022 I tried clean install of Windows 11 with no key and after install it was already activated with digital license like my Windows 10.

[@HOBBS-4]

Yes, but they will have a cut off date, Then you will need a new License if you have TPM otherwise you get a Watermark and functions will be less.

[@Deimos_Fresh]

@@HOBBS-4, now that's a new low I didn't expect from m$.

[@TommoNotts]

You will always be able to use you windows 10 key for windows 11 fresh install. They are only stopping the update process becouse it’s not worth supporting it. I just used my windows 7 key to install windows 11. So stop panicking

[@My_Old_YT_Account]

They can't really stop upgrades either

[@HOBBS-4]

No not really, they can put a cut off date. They have done it in the past.

[@TommoNotts]

@ yes for the upgrade. It’s a problem with buisness customers not home they do not want to support the update path. You can still do a fresh install and always will be. I work for a MSP and support over 10000 windows machines and server. Everyone panics over this every time there is windows 8 then windows 10 now 11. You key will work you just have to do a fresh install instead. No panic

[@My_Old_YT_Account]

@@TommoNotts even if they don't like it, downloading an old Windows 11 ISO to upgrade using the setup.exe inside will definitely work anyway

[@TommoNotts]

@ yeah agree the most important part is you don’t need to buy windows again. I think Microsoft policy of one OS forever is once of the best things they have ever done

[@ZilogBob]

(1) I'm not interested in Micro$oft's Copilot and the rest of their bloatware (2) My PC can't 'upgrade' to W11 anyway. I've put Linux Mint onto another SSD and I've been finding out that it's much better than I thought it would be, with equivalent programs to all the Micro$oft ones I've been using. I expect to be running Mint almost exclusively by the time the Windoze 10 cutoff date arrives.

[@camberwellcarrot420]

Can we conclude, therefore, that MS will make more than $30/machine/year of additional revenue from selling the extra telemetry and user data gleaned from Windows 11 versus 10?

[@FaustRSI]

lol Free upgrade from 7 to 10 is STILL available 😂

[@greenonline5469]

It won't be possible for Microsoft to charge for a Windows 11 upgrade from Windows 10 because both versions use the exact same Product Key sequence, I bet they'll be kicking themselves when they realise that.

[@ThatRandomToast]

Unless they reimplement the activation system.

[@greenonline5469]

yeah unfortunately it isn't really that simple now they've released Windows 11, it would be far more complicated than it's worth

[@xgui4-studios]

even my win10 vm and win8 vm doesn't have the miminum spec requiremnt but my host does .. it is not a big deal cause i use them for testing for own software on older windows version

[@fragalot]

All Activation keys for windows 10 will work with 11. It's been like that since the release of windows 11, so that's nothing new. Now if you can just allow it to upgrade on older hardware that's completely capable, yet not compliant, for some dumb reason Microsoft won't allow it. Sure there are workarounds the TMP and Secure boot crap. In fact a lot of those work arounds give you a better experience in Windows 11.

[@HOBBS-4]

They will have a cutoff date, then you pay or get big watermark.

[@kalvin9372]

I'm not risking it upgrading my laptop to Windows 11 since my laptop is old including the hardware

[@HOBBS-4]

Linux Mint OS is calling you.

[@drescherjm]

I am confused. Wasn't Win11 always a free upgrade?

[@ClydeBoenke]

My desktop is a low end gaming machine. It is multi threaded and reasonably fast. It doesn't qualify for Win11. Fortunately, it is dual boot with Ubuntu and I have discovered that almost every task that might have a threat potential can be transferred to Linux. The Win 10 programs that I still use should run well for a very long time.

[@renukumari.9893]

Does Windows 11 Provide Same Gaming Performance as Windows 10 Please Reply

[@tu07]

no

[@My_Old_YT_Account]

It's about the same but 11 has more issues in general

[@napoleonhardridge7014]

I bypassed the compactibility issue and upgraded Win10 to Win11H2. It worked for about two hours, until I got a Windows update that seem to undo what I've done. So, I installed an old store-bought USB of Win10, version 1607, so I can use Shadow-Defender's, shadow mode environment; not worrying about hackers or updates. I may allow version 1900 updates of Windows and pray it doesn't cause Windows not to boot-up. Making the best security software known to man, to become obsolete. I felt like, I've been unshackled when installing this old version of Win10 ( its just an old Study Laptop + RealVPN + Sandboxie (For Browsing in shadow mode) + Shadow Defender = God Mode!.. Against the World!..

[@napoleonhardridge7014]

The final update was Win10's 1607 (OS Build 14393.2214) before Windows asked to uninstall Shadow Defender so it can proceed updating to "Win20H2".(Thank GOD they asked me this time😕) So I blocked the update to stay in God-Mode. I have all my Stardock software of old, like Windowblinds Molten, with the animated flaming Dragon on the Start Menu, that's finally working. I even have the old-school GUI Security panel with total control -- no more fighting what's allowed on my computer! This was a blessing In disguise for those who have eyes. (My throwaway computer is now looking better and stronger than my main computer. 😂)

[@My_Old_YT_Account]

I would recommend Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC IoT 2021 instead, it has actual official support until 2032

[@chriswinters-ca]

**Laughs in Arch Linux**... No.

[@MontyFly]

I think it's time for Linux

[@cageliner]

I have one 8th Gen PC with a supported Win 11 install and four Gen 2 thru 5 with unsupported installs. The 4th Gen is being repurposed with OSX and I'm moving the license to a new Gen 12 build on the weekend. The others will continue on.

[@wilsonj4705]

I though "upgrading" from 10 to 11 was free this whole time anyway?

[@kensmith5694]

Its a scare tactic.

[@My_Old_YT_Account]

Yes, it will keep being that way too

[@MarkFitzgerald2014]

Yes MS should pay for everyone to get a new PC capable of Installing Win 11 and pay to have all the global landslides of old PC's be cleared or recycled etc. Then maybe people will take notice from MS. Personally WIn11 is garbage after getting close to 4 years released and still causing BSOD from updating or causing PC's to totally break. If MS actually release a version of Windows that actually does as they claim I will start listening to them and they get rid of the adware/spyware from the OS. I will be glad to see the back of MS and its bad and shoddy practices of late. This Win11 is not what most windows users wanted or asked for. So MS will get a clear shock when Linux becomes the main OS and dominates if it be on Steam OS or any other version of Linux. They will be releasing Win12 soon and that is going to be something similar to 11, but more AI and more telemetry, more bloatware and adware/spyware from MS stealing you're data, code, bank details and everything you have and own. They do not want you to own anything, check out Windows 360 thin client and cloud PC's

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

Microsoft can WANT me to change to Windows 11 as much as they like. I ain't doing it. They told me quite a while ago that Windows 10 would become End Of Life, but I couldn't have Windows 11 either. Well, even if I could afford to (which I can't) I was not about to throw away and replace three perfectly good computers just because Almighty Microsoft said so. All three currently run Windows 10. One of these, I run offline. It will STAY running Windows 10 offline. I use this machine for video and music production. I have ZERO reasons to want to change to Windows 11, and several reasons not to want to, on this machine. It does exactly what I require of it at present, thank you. The other two machines, which I use for more day to day stuff, are becoming Linux machines. Simple as that.

[@fbushphone]

Thanks for the heads up. Microsoft are scraping the barrel. Others may be interested in my shift away from Windows. I dual booted Windows and Linux Mint two years ago. I gradually got used to Mint, not all things are as easy as in Windows ie making shortcuts to run programs but with a bit of effort I learnt how to sort this and many other things out. I'm all for open source programs and have a ton on my Linux system. Linux Mint has been no trouble. I would never go back to only using Windows now. And I started years ago with Windows 3.1. I've recently got a cheap mini pc. It comes with Win 11 pro on a 128 GB EMMC drive. But it has additional drive slots and on these I have installed Linux systems. Default boot is to the drive with Linux Mint on. I wanted to move from my dual boot laptop - it was originally Windows 7 but I updated using a Win 10 iso and Rufus heck that was a learning curve. I dual booted Windows 10 and Linux Mint on it then upgraded the Win 10 to 11. Had to dual boot again as Windows installer won't share a drive. My mini pc has the operating systems on separate drives. I've only booted Windows on it a couple of times really just to see how it runs on a higher spec processor - to be honest not a lot quicker than on the old Win 7 cleron machine. I'm thinking of getting rid of Windows altogether on the mini pc EMMC drive. As I learnt how to use Mint I've found out about other innovative operating systems like FydeOS, so that's probably going on the EMMC. What I'm saying is if you're prepared to learn new things then alternative operating systems like Mint, ZorinOS, Ubuntu and their programs are better than Windows as Windows currently stands. Sorry if this is boring I'm just an old retired guy who likes tinkering with technology.

[@BurrPulch]

They'll charge me $30?? Tell 'em come and frickin' get it, but be sure to wear body armor.

[@HOBBS-4]

They can lock the sign in page until you pay the piper.

[@diaman_d]

🤣🤣🤣. I'll take door no 3. Stay on win 10 and not pay for lengthened support at all. What's next if we do so, they'll make it go boom like a beeper ?

[@ScarletsWork]

They’d probably just stop working. :I that sounds stupid that they’ll just stop working but I have no other ideas

[@A4FSYA]

Suggestion, consider switching to Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC to get a further several years beyond the standard Windows 10 lifecycle.

[@My_Old_YT_Account]

Upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC IoT 2021 instead

[@A4FSYA]

@@My_Old_YT_Account That's an option, yes.

[@MikeEchlinYSRD]

Linux is also free

[@jnanamyotherapy]

Everything is a Limited Edition.

[@xgui4-studios]

64 gb for storage is way too big for a vm ....

[@xgui4-studios]

my ssd is quite small (512 go)

[@toonnut1]

Im good 👍 even free i don't want it

[@jer1776]

I dont want 11 even if they pay me.

[@darthgardner]

OK microsoft you buy me a decent laptop which fits your requirements and also to match what i already have and i will upgrade ! i think they have shot themselves in the foot just wait untill the next version of windows arrives i guess it may well be more usable than the junk that 11 is.

[@sulphurous2656]

Instructions unclear, installing a fresh image of Windows 7 on my secondary system and secondary drive on my main system. I also acquired a full Xbox 360 system for good measure. I think I'll be good for now.

[@xgui4-studios]

i am watching this on my win8 vm ... on a windows 11 host

[@GreenStorm01]

No. Thanks. I wouldn't do it if they paid me back everything I ever paid them this life.

[@TheSUPERWIND2023]

This is only going to make people switch to SteamOS.

[@N8RZ]

I’m not downgrading to win11 thank you

[@MikeDooley-h7w]

I’m staying on windows 10 never go to windows 11

[@MikeDooley-h7w]

Just greedy company

[@i7i9191]

I will NOT use Windows 11 with all its spyware. Will wait for Windows 12, if it is any better, if NOT Linux Time.

[@ZaberfangX]

it's whats microsoft is going they want people stuck in the eco system so spyware is a must to see people taste to target you better with bing as part of the start menu now

[@davidgari3240]

Fear tactics. You would have to upgrade your hardware anyway; because Win11 is so bloated.