Overview

• Windows 11 reached 52 percent of global desktop share in July, overtaking Windows 10’s 45 percent for the first time.
• Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, after which private users can extend security updates free for one year via cloud backup or Microsoft Rewards or pay $30, while enterprises can purchase up to three years of ESUs at $61 per device per year.
• Germany remains an outlier, with Windows 11 adoption at about 40 percent compared with over 57 percent still on Windows 10.
• A Steam survey indicates nearly 60 percent of gamers have upgraded to Windows 11, compared with 35.7 percent on Windows 10.
• Google Chrome has begun silently assessing PCs for Windows 11 compatibility to gauge upgrade readiness and inform future support planning.