It is a huge 12 months for Windows 10 with Microsoft formally ending all assist for this common working system from October. With that deadline getting ever nearer, you’d assume that the tens of millions of individuals nonetheless utilizing this ageing software program can be dashing to improve. Nevertheless, that does not look like the case. In truth, if new stats are to be believed, the precise reverse is happening.
For the second month operating, Home windows 10 numbers seem to have grown while Home windows 11 customers seem to have declined. Based on the crew at Statcounter, Home windows 10 now has a market share of 62.7 p.c. That is in comparison with Home windows 11’s 34.1 p.c.
Again in October final 12 months, the hole gave the impression to be closing between previous and new however that is not the case.
HERE’S HOW THE GAP HAS CHANGED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024
SEPTEMBER 2024
Home windows 10 (62.75%) Home windows 11 (33.42%)
OCTOBER 2024
Home windows 10 (60.95%) Home windows 11 (35.58%)
NOVEMBER 2024
Home windows 10 (61.83%) Home windows 11 (34.94%)
DECEMBER 2024
Home windows 10 (62.7%) Home windows 11 (34.12%)
It is unclear why Home windows 10 seems to be profitable once more, however Microsoft doesn’t appear to be concerned just yet.
Chatting with Specific.co.uk final 12 months, Aaron Woodman, Vice President, Home windows Advertising and marketing at Microsoft mentioned – when quizzed concerning the sluggish transition from Home windows 10 – “It does not shock me. We had a bunch of consumers on Home windows 7 even after we launched Home windows 10, till the tip of assist date for Home windows 7. We’re truly forward of the Home windows 7 to Home windows 10 transition.
“In the event you have a look at Home windows 10, I believe it is fairly distinctive within the sense that it took a big leap in its efficiency and, extra importantly, its sturdiness and its functionality of operating PCs.
“Home windows 10 moved the {hardware} flooring and that is actually the massive distinction between Home windows 7 transition to Home windows 10.”
If Microsoft sticks to its plan, assist will finish on October 14, 2025. As soon as that date kicks in, users will have to make some tough choices.
Both improve to Home windows 11, purchase a brand new PC, join Prolonged Safety Updates (ESUs) or take their possibilities and proceed utilizing unsupported Home windows 10.
That is not one thing Microsoft advises, because it may go away PCs at severe threat of assault.
“As soon as a Microsoft working system (OS) reaches the tip of assist, prospects will not obtain technical help, software program updates, or safety fixes. We advocate upgrading to a model of Home windows that’s nonetheless supported,” the con
With so many customers nonetheless not budging it will likely be attention-grabbing to see how Microsoft responds and if it delays the Home windows 10 deadline for one more 12 months. Watch this area.
