3 reasons nobody should care about Microsoft&#039;s new warning to Windows 11 users

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3 reasons nobody should care about Microsoft's new warning to Windows 11 users

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Microsoft now allows Windows 11 installations on unsupported hardware, devices: Microsoft's support page for installing Windows 11 on unsupported devices is ...

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Microsoft quietly gave Windows 10 another year, but it can't keep kicking the can down the road

Key FactsMicrosoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates Through October 2027

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Following the October 14, 2025 retirement, Microsoft is offering another year of security updates.

The extension keeps Windows 10 secure until October 2027 and remains available even without prior ESU enrollment.

It provides security updates only, without new features like those included in some Windows 11 updates.

Memory and storage prices surged in 2026, while Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.

I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft extended Windows 10 to 2028, as it planned for enterprise systems with paid ESU plans.
— Abhishek, XDA author, expressing a personal expectation about Windows 10's extension and ESU plans.

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Windows 11 quietly encrypted your entire PC, and one firmware update can lock you out of everything

Key FactsWindows 11 Device Encryption Can Trigger Unexpected Recovery Lockouts

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Since October 2024, Windows 11 24H2 has enabled Device Encryption by default on many clean installs and resets.

For local accounts, Microsoft says the recovery key is not automatically saved when the device is encrypted.

BIOS or UEFI updates, TPM changes, and boot-manager modifications can reportedly trigger the 48-digit key prompt.

Users should save the key before changing Secure Boot or the TPM and suspend BitLocker during those changes.

I've argued time and again that many of the default settings and updates that Windows 11 ships with assume the best interests of the user, but in practice, they can backfire and cause them genuine harm and loss.
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VLC was painfully slow on my Windows 11 PC until I found what was throttling it: It turns out VLC wasn't to blame at all; it was Microsoft all along

Key FactsVideoLAN Links Slow VLC Launches to Defender Bug

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On August 12, VideoLAN highlighted the problem and said a Defender update had quarantined VLC’s plug-in cache.

On affected PCs, VLC sometimes took around 15 seconds to launch, according to the author.

When the article was published, Microsoft had not released a patch for the Defender bug.

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The cumulative update KB5099539 for Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 22H2 addresses several known issues.

Fixes include problems with OLE Automation, File Explorer's OneDrive shortcut, Recycle Bin dialogs, and hotkey handling.

Security enhancements feature dynamic reporting of Secure Boot status and expanded certificate deployment.

Networking and Remote Desktop components received updates, adding SHA-2 certificate support and network security hardening.

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Windows 10 Support Ends in Exactly 1 Year: Get ready to upgrade or pay up.

Key FactsWindows 10 Support Concludes in One Year

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In exactly one year, Microsoft will cease free update support for Windows 10.

Official support will end on October 14, 2025, posing a security risk for the majority of Windows 10 users.

Windows 11's strict hardware requirements hinder its adoption, leaving many PCs unable to upgrade.

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Key FactsWindows 10: One Year Until Support Ends

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Windows 10 will reach its end of support on October 14, 2025, with some users able to receive security updates for a fee.

Organizations like PIRG are urging Microsoft to extend support to mitigate the impact on millions of devices.

While Windows 11 has seen a slight increase in user numbers, there is uncertainty about actual PC sales growth.

Microsoft's strategy to encourage new hardware purchases for Windows 11 may backfire as users consider alternatives like macOS and Linux.

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Windows 11 migration is increasing as millions of devices still run Windows 10.

Usage of Windows 10 in enterprises dropped from 80.5% to 67.1%, while Windows 11 rose to 23.1%.

The increase in Windows 11 adoption is mainly due to the replacement of aging devices and upgrades.

The impending end of support for Windows 10 compels companies to migrate, heightening the urgency for Windows 11 upgrades.

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