Microsoft’s commitment to Windows 11 is absolute. Of course, any other position wouldn’t really make sense since this is the latest version of their desktop operating system, so it’s understandable that they want as many users as possible to adopt it. And of course, it’s even more understandable if we consider that almost three years after its debut on the market, Windows 10 still has about 30% user share, according to StatCounter data, and when less than a week ago we knew that Steam to reverse the trend.

As I say, the interest is legitimate, The means used for this are somewhat doubtful.. We already informed you that with Windows 11 and Microsoft Edge, those from Redmond have crossed several red lines to try to force users to update their operating system and configure their default web browser. Paradoxically, however, they also closed the door to many users who would like to jump from Windows 10 to Windows 11, but whose computers do not meet the minimum requirements.

I am of course talking about 240 million computers that, depending on Microsoft’s policy, may go without updates for a yearwhen the life cycle of Windows 10 ends, they will not be able to move to Windows 11, and although there is obviously no official information about this, we can also be quite clear that they will not be able to make the jump to Windows 12 either when this future version of the operating system.

This morning we told you that Microsoft has ended the policy of getting Windows 11 for free from a previous version license, as you can read on this support page. Now that I look at that page in more detail, I think it’s worth spending a moment on this part of it: “If the devices do not meet the technical requirements to run a newer version of Windows, We recommend replacing your device with one that supports Windows 11«.

In this morning’s news, which I already mentioned, my colleague Isidro quite rightly recommended, check if any modification of PC components can ensure this compatibilitywhich should be the first thing Microsoft suggests before prompting you to get rid of your computer and get a new one. And the fact is, I can think of a lot of reasons why killing 240 million computers at once is a measure that is hardly or not at all advisable.

I understand, I repeat, Microsoft’s interest in bringing more users to Windows 11, but it has been approaching it incorrectly for a long time, and this new step in that direction again shows haste. Could Microsoft create an app that not only checks a computer’s compatibility with Windows 11, but also identify upgrade options with which this compatibility can be achieved? It’s just an example, but it would undoubtedly be a much more constructive way to go.