Paid Extended Security Updates for individual users of Windows 10 will end on October 13, 2026, and some players are still reluctant to upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft ended regular support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. As the new deadline approaches, a Reddit meme reflects some users' attitude of "preferring to stick with" the old system.
Concerns raised by users include Copilot and Recall features, telemetry that is difficult to fully disable, ads in the Pro version, and the requirement for a Microsoft account during installation. Some users are also unaccustomed to having to click once more in the right-click menu to see legacy options, and have voiced opinions on taskbar positioning and memory usage. These are all based on player feedback and individual experiences.
On the other hand, Valve's survey shows that around 70% of Steam gaming PCs have Windows 11 installed. Some players also stated that they have not encountered any serious issues after using the system for an extended period.
Gaming experience is also a factor in players' decision to upgrade: some updates have affected games, with users reporting frame rate drops; Windows 11's HDR support is considered better. One player also claimed that after enabling Secure Boot to run Battlefield 6, they found the system had upgraded overnight.