Overview

• PC-WELT, citing Statcounter, reports Windows 11 fell to 49.08% worldwide in August from 53.51% in July, while Windows 10 rose to 45.53% from 42.88%.
• The outlet says the global swing is driven largely by changes in Asia and notes a possible Statcounter evaluation issue.
• Germany remains Windows 10–dominant, with August shares at 58.59% for Windows 10 and 38.39% for Windows 11.
• Free updates for Windows 10 end on October 14, 2025, and consumers can enroll for one extra year of security updates via a Windows 10 menu using Windows Backup/OneDrive sync or by redeeming 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points with a Microsoft account.
• For organizations, paid Extended Security Updates are available, and Nextthink estimates first‑year US enterprise costs could reach about $7.3 billion at $61 per device, while its analysis finds higher instability rates on Windows 11 devices than on Windows 10.