Overview

• On June 24, Windows 11 reached 47.65% global market share, overtaking Windows 10 for the first time, according to Statcounter.
• Microsoft will end Windows 10 support on Oct. 14, 2025, ceasing security updates and offering a one-year paid extension for $30.
• Eligible devices may be automatically upgraded to Windows 11 after the support cutoff, while PCs that don’t meet hardware requirements face obsolescence.
• Analysts estimate at least 240 million PCs are ineligible for a free Windows 11 upgrade, pushing users to replace hardware or pay for extended security.
• Microsoft is promoting Copilot-certified PCs and enterprise desktop shipments rose 22% in April and May, underscoring rising demand for upgrades.