Despite Microsoft's push for upgrades, the adoption of Windows 11 has been slower than anticipated, with Windows 10 market share increasing recently. Mehdi cited IDC data indicating that a significant number of businesses and consumers plan to refresh their PC portfolios by 2025, driven by the demand for secure, AI-enabled hardware. However, the challenge remains to convince users to transition to Windows 11 before the end of Windows 10 support, to avoid a potential security crisis.
Key takeaways:
- Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 will reach the end of its lifecycle on October 14, 2025, after which it will no longer receive security or feature updates.
- Microsoft is urging users to upgrade to Windows 11 PCs, which are touted as the most secure and equipped with advanced AI-enabled hardware.
- Approximately 400 million Windows 10 users will need to upgrade their hardware to meet Windows 11 requirements and maintain security.
- Despite Microsoft's push for Windows 11, Windows 10's market share has recently increased, contrary to expectations.