Microsoft Wants You Off Windows 10 in 2025

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025, pushing users towards Windows 11. The company is branding 2025 as 'the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh,' arguing that upgrading is more crucial than buying new TVs or phones. Despite full-screen upgrade prompts throughout 2024, Windows 11 adoption lags behind Windows 10. While Microsoft isn't exhibiting at CES 2025 in the traditional sense, its presence is felt through numerous partners integrating Windows 11 and Copilot AI. Paid Extended Security Updates will be offered for Windows 10, but Microsoft clearly aims to accelerate Windows 11 adoption.