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The fall and rise is only small but it's not what many, including Microsoft, would have been expecting. It's
currently unclear what has caused Windows 10 to suddenly see its numbers rise but it means this ageing oper-
ating is still well ahead of its newer sibling.

The latest show that, as of November 2024, Windows 10 has a 61.8 percent share of the market.

Meanwhile, Windows 11 has a 34.94 percent share - that's a drop of almost one percent compare to October
2024.

Microsoft is back with yet another tactic aimed at getting millions away from its ageing Windows 10 soft-
ware.

It's now less than 12 months until Microsoft ends all free support for Windows 10 and the US technology
giant is on another big push to get those still using this ageing operating to make the jump to Windows 11. In
fact, the firm's latest tactic appears to involve filling Windows 10 machines with full screen alerts urging
users to move or miss out on the 'ultimate experience’.

These giant adverts started appearing last week with a message that reads, "Do more with a new Windows
PC. With support for Windows 10 ending on October 14, 2025, rest assured we have you covered.

"Windows 11 makes it easy to move your favorite files and apps over. Continue to experience everything you
already know and love with battery life that lasts, faster web browsing and enhanced security."

Along with that alert, Microsoft then adds that now is a good time to buy a new device that's fully ready for
Windows 11.

"Want the ultimate Windows 11 experience? Level up to the new Copilot + PCs the fastest, most intelligent
Windows PCs ever."

Of course, switching to one of those latest AI-powered Copilot+ laptops isn't exactly cheap with Microsoft's
models starting from £899. If that sounds too like too much to pay then it's worth noting that Microsoft will
be offering extending Windows 10 support as long as you are prepared to pay.

Microsoft has confirmed that it will charge £24 per year with enrolled PCs then able to receive "Critical and
Important security updates" for Windows 10.

If you want to continue with Windows 10 and don’t want to pay Microsoft the is another paid option that will
be offered. The company that is offering this option is 0patch.com and they say they will be offering a
number of options for up to 5 years of support.

I have included a link to their website which has details of the options.

https://blog.0patch.com/2024/06/long-live-windows-10-with-0patch.html