Windows 10 Gains Market Share as Windows 11 Adoption Slows

Microsoft faces challenges convincing users to upgrade to Windows 11 as Windows 10 nears its end-of-support deadline in October 2025.

Windows 10's market share increased slightly to 61.8% in November 2024, while Windows 11's share dropped to 34.9%, according to Statcounter data.
Microsoft has been urging users to upgrade to Windows 11, warning that unsupported Windows 10 systems will face security risks starting October 2025.
Millions of Windows 10 devices may not meet Windows 11's hardware requirements, potentially leaving as many as 240 million PCs obsolete.
Microsoft introduced a 12-month extended support option for Windows 10 users, costing $30 per PC, allowing updates until October 2026.
Environmental concerns arise as experts predict significant hardware waste due to the transition, with many users delaying upgrades over cost and limited AI features in Windows 11.