
Having spent the last three-and-change years beating Windows 10 users over the head with the same "Upgrade to Windows 11" spiel, a recent message from Microsoft to Windows 11 users is a bit surprising.
Why would Microsoft advise that Windows 11 users return to its aging Windows 10 operating system — especially with its October 14, 2025 end-of-support date rapidly approaching? Normally, it wouldn't.