Microsoft's recent initiatives to facilitate the transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11, including offering the first year of Extended Security Updates free, have faced criticism from privacy advocates. They argue that these measures are inadequate and will not alleviate the issue of up to 400 million Windows 10 PCs that cannot upgrade. Despite some concessions made by Microsoft, including affordable options for schools and Windows Backup for syncing, there is no commitment to extend support for Windows 10 or relax the hardware requirements for Windows 11. Many devices remain unable to upgrade due to stringent hardware requirements.
According to privacy campaigners, Microsoft's options for easing the transition to Windows 11 for Windows 10 users lack effectiveness and fail to address the fate of millions of PCs.
Microsoft's decision to restrict Extended Security Updates behind a paywall reflects a business decision rather than a technical necessity, raising concerns among users and privacy advocates.
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