Microsoft pitches Windows 10 upgrade to holdouts with full-screen intrusion
Microsoft has deployed another Windows 10 upgrade weapon from an arsenal once thought empty.
Last week, Microsoft began serving some Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users with a full-screen notice that reminded them of the July 29 end to the free Windows 10 upgrade offer and urged them to accept the deal.
The full-screen notification appeared when users unlocked the OS at the log-in screen. "Sorry to interrupt, but this is important," the notice stated. "Windows 10 free upgrade offer ends July 29." The update containing the new screen changes began reaching customers last Thursday.
Customers may choose to upgrade immediately, ask that the reminder reappear later, or permanently dismiss the message and Microsoft's plea. If the user requests "Remind me later," the same screen-sized notification will reappear three days later.
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