Unfortunately, Microsoft won’t be changing its plans to discontinue Windows 10. Support for the operating system officially ended on October 14, 2025, meaning around 400 million computers will no longer receive updates or support.
Microsoft wants people to switch to Windows 11, but many users are hesitant, particularly those with fairly new computers that no longer receive updates after Windows 10 support ended. Some users feel Microsoft intentionally made Windows 10 outdated to encourage upgrades, calling it a planned obsolescence tactic.
More and more people who aren’t upgrading to Windows 11 are turning to alternatives like Linux and ChromeOS. This is largely because Windows 11 requires specific, and sometimes costly, hardware, and some users dislike its design. The fact that these alternative platforms don’t have ads or track user data is also a major draw.
More people are using tools to simplify the upgrade to Windows 11. For example, Flyoobe (previously known as Flyby11) helps Windows 10 users get around the strict hardware requirements – like needing 4GB of RAM, a TPM 2.0 chip, and UEFI with Secure Boot – so they can install Windows 11 on older computers.
The software lets you simplify Windows 11 by getting rid of features and apps you don’t need. However, criminals are taking advantage of its increasing popularity – especially now that support for Windows 10 has ended – to deceive Windows 10 users who are trying to upgrade.
Tom’s Hardware recently discovered that hackers are distributing a harmful software update through a website that looks legitimate. The creator of Flyoobe has warned users about this fake update and confirmed they have no connection to the suspicious website.
According to the security warning on Flyoobe’s official GitHub page:
Hey everyone, just a heads-up! I saw a link going around – it’s a copy of Flyoobe hosted at [URL], and I *strongly* advise you don’t click it. Apparently, it could have viruses or a messed-up version of the program, so it’s best to stay safe and avoid it.
The developer recommends downloading the tool only from its official GitHub page. Using tools from other sources can cause problems, potentially even damaging your device. So, it’s best to be cautious.
If you need security updates after Windows 10’s official end of life, Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates (ESU). However, to get them, you’ll generally need to connect your PC to a Microsoft Account and sync your settings, or spend $30 or 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points. The exception is if you’re in the European Economic Area – you can get Windows 10’s ESU for free without these requirements.
Organizations like the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) and The Restart Project criticize Microsoft’s Extended Security Update (ESU) program as a temporary fix that doesn’t address the underlying problems. They see it as simply delaying the inevitable rather than providing a real solution.
To encourage people to switch to Windows 11 with Copilot+ PCs, the company has been highlighting their improved performance – claiming they can be up to 2.3 times faster than Windows 10 machines – and emphasizing the powerful new AI capabilities.
This news follows the removal of videos from a tech creator on YouTube. The videos showed viewers how to install Windows 11 using a local account only. YouTube took down the videos and gave the creator a unclear reason, saying they violated the platform’s rules. According to YouTube:
Just to reiterate, the warning you received was because your content violated our policy against harmful or dangerous content. This policy doesn’t allow content that encourages risky or illegal activities that could lead to serious injury or death.
Many people online thought Microsoft might be responsible, but the video creator believed YouTube was the issue. He suspected YouTube’s AI content moderation system was mistakenly flagging his videos as inaccurate, and this also made it much harder to get help from customer support.
The videos were briefly taken down but have since been put back up after users protested. The situation is still developing.
FAQ
Is it safe to download third-party tools like Flyoobe on your device?
Although you can find helpful tools on trusted sites like GitHub, downloading anything from a third party always involves some risk of malware or other security threats.
Why Is Microsoft struggling to get users to upgrade to Windows 11?
Most Windows 10 users haven’t upgraded because the new operating system requires powerful hardware that many don’t have. Some people believe Microsoft is intentionally forcing users to upgrade by ending support for Windows 10, and this is pushing them to consider switching to other operating systems like Linux or ChromeOS.
What is Flyoobe (formerly Flyby11)?
This tool helps Windows 10 users upgrade to Windows 11 even if their computers don’t officially meet Microsoft’s requirements, like having 4GB of RAM, a TPM 2.0 chip, or specific boot settings.
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2025-11-04 15:10