Stuck on Windows 10? You're Not Alone: Exploring Its Enduring Market Dominance

By Nadim Kahwaji


 


 

Windows 7 maintained its popularity well beyond the release of newer versions. Today, Windows 10 exhibits a similar pattern. According to Statcounter, a web analytics service that tracks internet usage trends, Windows 10 held a robust 67.42% market share from December 2022 to December 2023. Meanwhile, Windows 11 has seen growth, increasing its market share from 16% to 26.54% during the same period. With Windows 12 approaching, many might skip Windows 11 altogether.



New PC sales weren't strong last year, and the stringent hardware requirements of Windows 11 prevented many users from upgrading.

 

Windows 10 is set to reach its end of life in October 2025. However, Microsoft plans to offer extended support, particularly for enterprise and business users, for an additional three years, albeit at a significant cost. Corporate adoption significantly impacts the success of new Windows versions, but it involves extensive work. Companies must thoroughly test their applications to ensure seamless integration with the new OS, as any downtime can be costly. Windows 11 has been lauded for its enhanced security, notably due to Virtualization-Based Security (VBS). VBS leverages hardware virtualization to create a secure memory area separate from the main operating system. Additionally, Windows 11 mandates the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0, a critical security feature absent in many older computers. This makes TPM 2.0 essential for running Windows 11, further influencing corporate upgrade decisions. The minimum system requirements for Windows 11, including Intel CPUs from the 8th Generation onward or AMD Ryzen 2000 series and newer, present a significant investment challenge for corporations with older PCs. Upgrading to compatible hardware can entail substantial costs. While there are methods to bypass Windows 11's security requirements and install it on older hardware, these workarounds are not supported by Microsoft. For corporate environments, official support from Microsoft is crucial, especially for maintaining system integrity and receiving critical security updates. This necessity further complicates the decision-making process for businesses considering upgrading to Windows 11.

 

For non-business users, Windows 10's end-of-life in 2025 may prompt a shift to newer OS versions, likely Windows 12, this shift could mirror history, with Windows 11 possibly being viewed in a similar light as Windows 8. However, these predictions, while still speculative, seem more likely to unfold, and only time will truly tell. 

 


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