Microsoft is done being subtle – this new tool screams "upgrade now"
– Microsoft, May 2025
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To use the tool, systems need to be Microsoft Entra joined (Windows 10 or 11). Also, organizations interested in trying it need toand have an active Microsoft Intune test tenant plus Intune service administrator permissions.With the October end-of-support deadline looming, I think Microsoft clearly hopes this new tool helps ease the transition for businesses. But even with these improvements, it is unclear if that will be enough. As of April 2025, Windows 10 still holds a 52.9% share, while Windows 11 trails behind at 43.7%, even though the gap has been narrowing.
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