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Kevin Okemwa

Microsoft 'temporarily' pumps the brakes on its intrusive Windows 11 ads after receiving constant backlash from Windows 10 users

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What you need to know

  • Microsoft recently announced its plans to pump the brakes on its aggressive ad strategy in Windows 10, designed to get users to upgrade to Windows 11.
  • It's unclear if this is a permanent decision since it plans to "share a new timeline in the coming months."
  • Windows 10's market share hit an all-time high last month, pushing it to 30%.
  • The significant growth is attributed to Windows 10's imminent death, Copilot+ PCs, and Microsoft's aggressive ad strategy.
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