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Microsoft\u2019s updates this month are something of a nightmare. Multiple fails<\/a>, an emergency update<\/a> and warnings on streaming sand saving files<\/a> has created a minefield for affected users. But in the midst of this, there\u2019s also a major decision to make.<\/p>\n This is all about Windows 10 and the 700 million (a number now increasing<\/a>) users sticking with Windows 10 despite a 60-day warning that October\u2019s security update will be their last. That\u2019s unless and until they enroll in a 12-month security lifeline.<\/p>\n ForbesDo Not Use These Networks On Your Phone, TSA Warns\u2014Here\u2019s WhyBy Zak Doffman<\/a><\/p>\n Per Windows Latest<\/a>, all those users will now \u201csee full-screen \u2018it\u2019s time to upgrade your PC before the end of support\u2019 banner more often. Windows Latest observed this behavior across dozens of our PCs and virtual machines using Windows 10.\u201d<\/p>\n This begins \u201cimmediately\u201d after you install August\u2019s security update. \u201cIt\u2019s quite obvious that you can\u2019t \u2018escape\u2019 these full banners if you choose to keep running Windows 11.\u201d<\/p>\n You can exit the nag but it\u2019ll come back. And it will always include a helpful button that \u201cinstantly begins installing Windows 11.\u201d There is a much smaller link to decline the upgrade and keep Windows 10, \u201cwhich doesn\u2019t really quit the campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n If you do decline the upgrade, \u201cMicrosoft tries to convince you again with a slideshow of Windows 11\u2019s new features.\u201d You can then either download Windows 11 while using your PC or decline the upgrade offer.\u201d That\u2019s where the decision making kicks in.<\/p>\n ForbesFBI Warning\u2014Do Not Call Any Of These Phone NumbersBy Zak Doffman<\/a><\/p>\n Again with August\u2019s update, the free 12-month support offer<\/a> has been issued to millions more Windows 10 users. You will see the enrollment button (if it\u2019s made its way onto your PC) on the Windows 10 update screen. You can then select the option that works for you. If you use your account and OneDrive, you can do this for free.<\/p>\n