Microsoft wants users to use Windows 11. When installing Windows 10, you will therefore be asked if you want to update.
When configuring a new installation of Windows 10, users now have to go through an extra screen. Where previously you only had to enter your name, region and other information, Microsoft now also asks if you want to update to Windows 11.
This is a so-called ‘Out of Band’ update that you as a user do not have to install yourself. As soon as your device connects to the internet, this update will be installed. With this, Microsoft wants to improve the ‘Out of the Box’ experience, so to speak. Users who start a computer with Windows 10 for the first time will not all see the new screen. Only if your hardware is compatible with the new Windwos version, you will be asked if you want to update.
Screenshot of the screen you see during installation. Image: Neowin
Neowin shared a screenshot of the selection screen. This shows that users are not really given a choice. Either choose to upgrade right away, or press the ‘remind me later’ button. If you click on that second option, you will most likely see the screen again a number of times.
Avoid Windows 11
Users who absolutely do not want to install Windows 11 have the option to disable their internet connection. For example, no update will be installed while you configure Windows 10. Another option is to make your device incompatible with Windows 11. You can disable TPM 2.0 support in the BIOS/UEFI for this, although that is not recommended for everyone and every use.
