Microsoft has intensified its promotion of its own products in recent times, as evidenced by numerous test builds of Windows 11 that include advertisements for other Microsoft products, such as Office and OneDrive. Even if you have yet to upgrade to Windows 11, don't worry because you can still expect to encounter intrusive advertising. Through full-screen ads, Microsoft is urging users to switch to the newer operating system.
Windows 10 users have been reporting a full-screen advertisement that has been going around since a recent update, according to Hardware Info(opens in new tab) and Windows Latest(opens in new tab). I was drawn to it since I had just ended a discussion with a buddy about how annoying it had been to recently update to Windows 11. They claimed they didn't see the option when I indicated I was very certain they could decline, and after looking at the ad I can see why.
simply after booting up, an advertisement pops up with what initially appears to be simply two options: download it or schedule an update. To avoid the update, you would need to seek for the tiny text that says "Keep Windows 10" at the bottom.
Opting out is not the end of the road. Microsoft will display another splash screen highlighting the advantages of Windows 11 over 10. While it does provide instructions on how to upgrade later through the settings menu, Microsoft's promotional efforts may come across as excessive.
There is no way to disable any of this, which is especially aggravating for individuals who are committed to Windows 10 for legitimate reasons. Whether you're concerned about hardware compatibility or simply want to stay familiar for a while, Microsoft is planning to bug you with updates for the foreseeable future.
It's understandable that Microsoft wants to get everyone on board with the new Windows platform. It is considerably easier to maintain one operating system as your primary product rather than needing to support an outdated system. The more individuals that use the same platform, the easier it is to develop features and maintain issue fixes. Still, big full-screen adverts that appear to be designed to deceive people into upgrading do not appear to be the best solution.