As Windows 10 end of support looms, Windows 11 upgrade pop-up is crashing PCs for some

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Facepalm: What's worse than (another) full-screen pop-up from Microsoft warning Windows 10 users that they should be planning for Windows 11's arrival? A pop-up that freezes and crashes as soon as it appears. It's not a good look for Microsoft and does little to instill confidence in Windows 10 users who refuse to upgrade despite the OS' impending end-of-support date.

Microsoft has been nagging Windows 10 users to move to Windows 11 for years. With the older operating system reaching its end-of-life date on October 14, 2025, the Redmond firm has been ramping up its efforts to get people to make the move, reviving an aggressive upgrade campaign in February and again in November.

Most people still using Windows 10 have little intention of upgrading until they absolutely have to, which means intrusive, full-screen pop-ups aren't something they want to see. Incredibly, Microsoft has managed to make its latest one even worse for some users.

As reported by WindowsLatest, Microsoft recently started rolling out a new full-screen pop-up titled "Start planning for Windows 10 end of support." The message contains the usual information about Windows 10 no longer receiving security updates after its end-of-support date, and Windows Backup helping users transfer important files.

X user @ems_konto highlighted another issue some Windows 10 users are discovering with the pop-up: it stops responding after it appears, showing a message that reads "Reusable UX Interaction Manager is not working."

The Reusable UX Interaction Manager (RUXIM) is a component of Windows primarily associated with Windows Update. It assists in scheduling and delivering these updates and managing interaction campaigns, which includes full-screen notifications or messages related to system updates or promotions, such as the Windows 11 campaign.

For the first time ever, Microsoft is allowing individual users, not just those in enterprise and education, to continue receiving Critical and Important security updates for Windows 10 after the October 14 end-of-support date. The caveats are that it will cost $30 for a year and new features, bug fixes, and technical support will not be included in the program.

Despite Microsoft's efforts, Windows 10's global market share increased over the previous two months to 62.7% while Windows 11 fell to 34.1%, according to Statcounter. The Steam survey paints a different picture, though: Windows 11 is the most popular OS among participants. It holds a 55% share while Windows 10 has dropped to 42%.

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As Windows 10 end of support looms, Windows 11 upgrade pop-up is crashing PCs for some

 
My HP VR headset only works on Windows 10. Anyone else experiencing this? I've filed an FTC complaint and am hoping for a class action lawsuit against Microsoft and/or HP.
 
"Don't want to upgrade? Well we'll show you the instability that comes with end of support RIGHT NOW"

Frankly, the idea that an automatic update caused the problem that I would have no control over is absurd.

This is why I switched to Linux and accepted all the compromises that come with it. It's my PC and I should decide how and what it does. Let's hope that the release of SteamOS starts the great migration because Windows has me exhausted at this point.

My work laptop runs windows 11 and it's causing enough problems that my company is considering issuing everyone MacBooks.
 
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Get hold of windows 10 LTSC 2021 and enjoy until January 12, 2027.
Use Windows Activation Scripts to register if your key doesn't work
 
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The "IT" guy at my work won't setup Windows 10 to not let it pester us with the full screen update to Windows 11 now that pops up once a week for everyone.

I don't allow that **** to pop up on my computers at home....so annoying when I'm working and a full screen pop-up comes up on the screen in front of what I'm working. What a pain in the ***.
 
I think if were not for the fact that all of the video and audio recording and editing software that I've spent thousands of dollars since the days of xp had a download for windows that I would switch to Linux, but unfortunately for me and other people like me who have spent money for software that only has downloads for windows or mac os that is not an option. Back in the days of xp they had a Windows Media Center version of the os which was Ideal for that. I guess the days of streaming did away with it. Still how about uwanted ad popups, slow buffering times and EMI and upgades you have to pay for to get rid of ads. Maybe that's still why the DVD player is still around. It does not have those problems.
 
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Mark Fuller said:
I've spent thousands of dollars since the days of xp had a download for windows that I would switch to Linux, but unfortunately for me and other people like me who have spent money for software that only has downloads for windows or mac os that is not an option.
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I suggest you do some research into Linux instead of reading MS devotees opinions,
Manny [ok I agree not all] windows programs can be run on Linux using wine or bottles [compatibility layer] if they are old 32 bit win progs then you will need to enable 32 bit codecs on Linux and download Wine 32 bit,
If you're a gamer [I am not , I have better things to do with my time]
Steam and proton games run on native Linux and others will run in wine,
I have an old [2010] laptop running LMDE6, on this using wine I can run my 101 languages of the world [learn to speak program] and several W98 & Xp Games all using wine with 32 bit codecs
there are also many users who have recording apps, ham radio apps etc who are quite happy with Linux alternatives.
 
Brickwizard said:
I suggest you do some research into Linux instead of reading MS devotees opinions,
Manny [ok I agree not all] windows programs can be run on Linux using wine or bottles [compatibility layer] if they are old 32 bit win progs then you will need to enable 32 bit codecs on Linux and download Wine 32 bit,
If you're a gamer [I am not , I have better things to do with my time]
Steam and proton games run on native Linux and others will run in wine,
I have an old [2010] laptop running LMDE6, on this using wine I can run my 101 languages of the world [learn to speak program] and several W98 & Xp Games all using wine with 32 bit codecs
there are also many users who have recording apps, ham radio apps etc who are quite happy with Linux alternatives.
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I haven't spent much time with Linux but will do so no with some older pc's.
 
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