Microsoft pushes Windows 11 upgrade with full-screen prompts on Windows 10 devices

In a nutshell: Microsoft is trying to navigate the dual tasks of moving users to its latest operating system while also supporting a large install base of Windows 10 devices. So, Redmond is using full-screen prompts to promote Windows 11, even though it will mean hardware upgrades for millions of users.

Microsoft has launched a new campaign using full-screen prompts on Windows 10 devices to entice users to transition to Windows 11. This initiative comes as the tech giant prepares for the end of Windows 10 support, scheduled for October 14, 2025.

The prompts, which began appearing on users' screens last weekend, highlight the enhanced capabilities available on Windows 11 PCs.

Messages such as "do more with a new Windows 11 PC" and "level up to the new Copilot Plus PCs" for "the ultimate Windows 11 experience" are being displayed, aiming to persuade users to consider the necessary hardware upgrades ...