Windows 11 is responsible almost 30% of desktop computers A version of the Microsoft operating system is installed. The information comes from Statcounter, which evaluated the platform’s user base over the past year.
According to the survey, Windows 11 seems to be finally accelerating user adoption. Even if it is, This process is quite slow and the distance to the isolated leader Windows 10 is still quite large. Even older versions such as Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 and Windows XP still have a low percentage, but due to security risks and lack of updates, this percentage should be lower.
In March 2024, Windows 11 had 28.2% compared to 67.3% in the previous version. In the following months, it even lost its user base, but it grew again and is now at its best stage. Currently, Microsoft’s market situation is as follows:
- Windows 10: 66.1%
- Windows 11: 29.71%
- Windows 7: 2.95%
- Windows 8.1/8: 0.76%
- Windows XP: 0.39%
Windows 11 was officially released in October 2021. The upgrade process from the previous version was intuitive and was initiated via notification, but the company itself created a barrier to platform adoption due to prerequisites related to processors and other components.
The fact that many devices are “stuck” on Windows 10 (which the company will lose support for in October of next year) is one factor that helps explain the still-comfortable lead.
It is also worth emphasizing that Statcounter data does not take into account tablets and laptopsHere are two markets that Microsoft is betting on in the coming years.
Microsoft is betting on AI and new chips
Microsoft is currently focusing Windows 11 updates on AI features. Many of the new features are for its Copilot platform, but not all of them are well-received, as was the case with the controversial recall.
In addition, the operating system was chosen to integrate manufacturers’ laptops with the new Snapdragon X Elite processors. Qualcomm chips optimized to run AI resources in laptops represent a new phase in the PC market, especially the so-called Copilot+ PC.
Along with Windows 11 adoption increasing, the industry is also expecting a potential strong competitor for MacBooks featuring Apple’s own chip.
Source: Tec Mundo
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