Windows upgrade Archives

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May 14, 2025

Microsoft Confirms Windows Upgrade Choice—You Must Now Decide

Microsoft has released a mandatory update for Windows 11, identified as “KB5058411,” which includes essential security fixes and introduces a new feature called Recall. Recall uses artificial intelligence to capture snapshots of the user's screen at regular intervals, creating a photographic memory of digital interactions. Users will be prompted to enable Recall during the installation of the May 2025 Windows 11 24H2 update, and opting in for the first time simplifies future re-enabling. However, enabling Recall raises privacy concerns, as it records activities and communications from secure messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Signal, potentially exposing sensitive information. A user reported that someone was able to access his entire PC history, including deleted messages, highlighting the vulnerabilities associated with the feature. Users are advised to carefully consider the implications of opting into Recall.

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May 8, 2025

The 12 KB Windows just can’t quit

Raymond Chen discussed the moricons.dll file on his blog, highlighting its significance in the Windows operating system. The file, sized at 12,288 bytes, contains icons from the Windows 3.1 era, including those for Turbo Pascal, Quattro Pro, WordPerfect, Lotus 123, and cc:Mail. Originally, icons were stored in progman.exe, but as their collection grew, they were moved to moricons.dll for better organization. This library has persisted through various Windows upgrades, evolving from Program Manager icons to shortcut files in Windows 95. Despite the transition to 64-bit Windows, which no longer supports MS-DOS programs, moricons.dll has survived, suggesting that some users may still find value in these nostalgic icons.

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May 7, 2025

Microsoft Offers Free Windows Upgrade To Stop 60% Of Attacks

Microsoft will cease to provide feature or security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Users upgrading to Windows 11 report a 62% reduction in security incidents. PCs must have a compatible TPM 2.0 module to upgrade to Windows 11 for free, but at least 240 million PCs may not meet these requirements. Microsoft is increasing communication about the upgrade, and Windows 11 usage has surpassed that of Windows 10 in the U.S. for the first time.

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April 16, 2025

Windows 11 upgrades sneak past admin blockades

Microsoft has acknowledged that some users are receiving unsolicited invitations to upgrade to Windows 11, despite configurations in Intune meant to prevent this. The issue is attributed to a "recent service change" that has exposed a latent code problem affecting a subset of users. Affected users are prompted to upgrade regardless of IT restrictions, and those who have upgraded can manually roll back to the previous version. Microsoft has advised administrators to pause Windows Feature Updates temporarily and has announced that a targeted code fix is being deployed to resolve the issue. This incident is reminiscent of a previous Windows Server 2025 error in November 2024, which involved a mistaken release as a security update.

Winsage

April 16, 2025

Microsoft: Some devices offered Windows 11 upgrades despite Intune blocks

Microsoft is addressing an issue where some Windows devices are prompted to upgrade to Windows 11 despite Intune policies preventing such upgrades, a problem attributed to a "latent code issue" since April 12. A targeted code fix is being deployed, and users are advised to pause Windows feature updates via Intune until the resolution is fully rolled out. Users who upgraded to Windows 11 inadvertently will need to manually revert to their previous version. Additionally, in November 2024, certain Windows Server 2019 and 2022 devices were upgraded to Windows Server 2025 without user consent, and Microsoft acknowledged the problem but did not provide guidance on reverting these upgrades. Microsoft has also resolved an issue with prompts for upgrading to Windows Server 2025, clarifying that notifications were intended only for those seeking in-place upgrades.

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March 20, 2025

Microsoft’s Free Windows Upgrade—‘Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late’

Microsoft has warned the 800 million Windows 10 users about significant risks, including data breaches and identity theft, if they do not upgrade to Windows 11. Users received emails urging them to check upgrade eligibility or consider new hardware, emphasizing that lack of security updates increases vulnerability to malware and cyberattacks. The support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, raising concerns about exploitation of unsupported PCs. Microsoft highlights the importance of security updates and promotes the enhanced security features of Windows 11, stating that the upgrade is complimentary for eligible PCs running licensed Windows 10.

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March 1, 2025

Microsoft’s Free Windows Upgrade—When Does Offer Expire?

Microsoft is facing a challenge as the end of life for Windows 10 approaches in October, with hundreds of millions of users yet to transition to Windows 11. Throughout 2024, there has been a modest migration to Windows 11, but Windows 10 has recently regained some users. The transition to Windows 11 is free for licensed Windows 10 users whose hardware meets the necessary requirements, but if a PC fails the technical assessment, the free upgrade is not available. Initially, there was a belief that the free upgrade would be time-limited, but this guidance has been revised, and the deadline has been removed. Microsoft has not officially confirmed whether the free upgrade will remain available after the October end-of-life date for Windows 10. Currently, Microsoft states that the free upgrade offer does not have a specific end date but reserves the right to end support for it. Users are encouraged to upgrade before the October 14th deadline, as security updates will cease after that date. Estimates indicate that 300 to 400 million users are still eligible for the upgrade but have not yet acted, with many potentially needing new hardware. Upgrading an incompatible PC may lead to loss of support, leaving users with the options to pay for a support extension or buy a new PC.

Winsage

February 25, 2025

Windows AI Laptops For Under Rs 70,000 Are Here In India And This What You Get

Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon X processor in India, which enables affordable AI laptops priced under Rs 70,000. Asus is the first brand to utilize this processor, which features eight cores and focuses on enhancing AI processes and battery life. The launch coincides with the end of support for Windows 10, prompting users to consider new laptops. The Snapdragon X processor aims to provide a reliable option for AI Windows PCs, with the Asus Vivobook 16 expected to compete in this market. There is optimism about Qualcomm's innovations improving performance and efficiency in the affordable Windows segment.

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November 21, 2024

Microsoft displays full-screen Copilot+ PC ads to Windows 10 users

Microsoft is encouraging users of the free version of Windows 10 to upgrade to Windows 11 through full-screen pop-up advertisements. These ads inform users that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025, and highlight benefits of upgrading, such as improved battery life, faster web browsing, and enhanced security features. Users will have a grace period of ten months before free security updates for Windows 10 cease. The advertisements promote Copilot+ PCs as the fastest and most intelligent Windows PCs available.

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November 17, 2024

Setup needs space to update Windows 11 [Fix]

Windows 11 installation and updates require adequate free space on the hard drive or solid-state drive. Users may encounter a "Setup needs space to update Windows 11" message due to insufficient disk space. To resolve this, users can take several steps to free up space: 1. Use Disk Cleanup: Access Disk Cleanup by searching for it in the Windows 11 Search bar, select the C drive, and clean up unnecessary files. 2. Disable Page file and Hibernation: Temporarily disable the Page file and Hibernation to create additional space. 3. Delete System Restore Points and disable System Protection: Open the System Restore tool, assess the usage of restore points, and delete or disable them if they occupy excessive space. 4. Delete unused or inactive profiles: Remove any user profiles that are no longer in use to free up space. 5. Miscellaneous steps: Empty the Recycle Bin, delete temporary files, and uninstall unused programs to reclaim more space. To free up 10 GB of space, users can delete non-essential files or transfer data to external storage. The error message "We can’t tell if your PC has enough space to continue installing Windows 11" indicates insufficient disk space, which can be resolved by deleting junk files and uninstalling unnecessary programs.