A major Windows update has been labelled the 'best rebrand of the decade' by its users.
Following the shutdown of Windows 10 support that left millions of users scrambling, Windows has experienced a pretty turbulent period.
Since countless users began migrating their laptops to Windows 11, a cascade of emergency updates and technical problems has plagued the platform.
Recently, frustrated users were actively warning others not to install Windows 11, while many discovered an infuriating ongoing glitch. The bug caused devices to update and restart when users specifically selected 'update and shut down' on either Windows 10 or Windows 11 PCs, doing the exact opposite of what was requested.
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Beyond the technicalities, parent company Microsoft face legal action after allegedly 'misleading' 2.7 million customers regarding subscription pricing practices.
According to regulators, Microsoft suggested to customers that they had no choice but to upgrade to higher-priced Microsoft 365 personal and family plans that included Copilot, the company's artificial intelligence assistant.
But it seems Windows are back in the good books of its community after its major update has been hailed as its 'best rebrand.'
Microsoft has released the KB5068781 update, which is the first Windows 10 extended security update since the operating system reached end of support last month. Most importantly, the update has resolved the bug that has been driving users up the wall as part of an 'emergency fix.'
Now, when users select the option to shut down the computer, it should do just that.
"Genuinely the best rebrand of the decade and I'm not even joking," one user wrote on X in response to a side-by-side shot showing Microsoft's 'How it started vs how it’s going' transformation.
Several users commented saying that they 'love' the new logo and layout, with some even calling it the "glow up of the year".
As part of the update, Microsoft is offering continued support through the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, which provides options for both regular consumers and business customers.
Both user types can enrol in the ESU program, which continues to deliver critical security updates for up to three years, depending on account type and payment tier.
Users can pay a one-time fee of $30 for extended security protection, redeem 1,000 Microsoft reward points if they've accumulated them through the rewards program, or use Windows Backup to synchronise their Windows settings with their Microsoft account to qualify.
Users running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC or enrolled in ESU can install the update through Settings > Windows Update > Check for Updates.