Microsoft's Windows 11 has finally reached a major milestone, with over 1 billion users worldwide. Despite the negative sentiment surrounding its release, it seems that many people have chosen to stick with what they're familiar with, rather than venturing into new territory.
The OS has gained widespread adoption in just over a year and a half since its initial launch in October 2021, surpassing the time taken by Windows 10 to reach the same milestone of over 1 billion users. This achievement is especially notable given that Windows 11's system requirements are relatively high, which means some Windows 10 PCs won't be eligible for an upgrade.
Windows 10 remains a dominant force on desktop and laptop computers, with a significant portion of users still relying on it. According to StatCounter, around 50-55 percent of Windows PCs worldwide run Windows 11, while between 40-45 percent run Windows 10. Interestingly, the website reports that usage of both Windows 10 and Windows 7 has seen a slight increase over the past few months.
It's worth noting that Windows 11 has faced its share of criticism since launch, with many users expressing frustration with certain features such as mandatory sign-ins and notifications from Microsoft services like OneDrive and Edge. However, it appears that for many people, especially those already accustomed to Windows 10, the new OS is still the software update of least resistance.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has acknowledged the company's efforts to address performance and reliability issues with Windows 11, stating plans to "urgently fix" these problems over the coming months. While this will likely help to improve user satisfaction, it remains to be seen whether Microsoft can address the underlying concerns surrounding the OS without introducing new bugs or annoyances.
Ultimately, the success of Windows 11 serves as a reminder that despite its flaws, many users still prefer familiar operating systems. As Microsoft continues to work on improving and fine-tuning Windows 11, it will be interesting to see how user adoption rates evolve in the coming months and years.
The OS has gained widespread adoption in just over a year and a half since its initial launch in October 2021, surpassing the time taken by Windows 10 to reach the same milestone of over 1 billion users. This achievement is especially notable given that Windows 11's system requirements are relatively high, which means some Windows 10 PCs won't be eligible for an upgrade.
Windows 10 remains a dominant force on desktop and laptop computers, with a significant portion of users still relying on it. According to StatCounter, around 50-55 percent of Windows PCs worldwide run Windows 11, while between 40-45 percent run Windows 10. Interestingly, the website reports that usage of both Windows 10 and Windows 7 has seen a slight increase over the past few months.
It's worth noting that Windows 11 has faced its share of criticism since launch, with many users expressing frustration with certain features such as mandatory sign-ins and notifications from Microsoft services like OneDrive and Edge. However, it appears that for many people, especially those already accustomed to Windows 10, the new OS is still the software update of least resistance.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has acknowledged the company's efforts to address performance and reliability issues with Windows 11, stating plans to "urgently fix" these problems over the coming months. While this will likely help to improve user satisfaction, it remains to be seen whether Microsoft can address the underlying concerns surrounding the OS without introducing new bugs or annoyances.
Ultimately, the success of Windows 11 serves as a reminder that despite its flaws, many users still prefer familiar operating systems. As Microsoft continues to work on improving and fine-tuning Windows 11, it will be interesting to see how user adoption rates evolve in the coming months and years.
i mean who wants to mess around with a new OS that's still got its growing pains? Microsoft should be like 'okay we get it windows 10 is comfy for you, here's an upgrade for the adventurous 
' instead of forcing everyone onto the bandwagon. guess time will tell if they can iron out the kinks
... I mean, what's up with people stickin' with Windows 10? Like, they're familiar with it, right? But at the same time, you gotta give Microsoft props for gettin' over a billion users on Windows 11 in just over a year. That's no joke! 
It's crazy!
. Don't get me wrong, it's no small feat, but I still think people are holding on to Windows 10 out of habit rather than genuine enthusiasm for the new OS. I've talked to some friends who just can't be bothered with all the changes and settings that come with Windows 11 
. And let's be real, some of those features are still pretty annoying, especially the mandatory sign-ins and notifications 
. One thing's for sure, though - as long as Windows 10 keeps chugging along smoothly, people are gonna stick with what they know 
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. Idk what's up with people still using windows 10 tho 
, like cant they just try something new for once? lol but seriously, i think ms is doing a good job of listening to feedback and trying to iron out the kinks 
. maybe we'll start seeing more people switch to windows 11 as it gets more refined 
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. I mean, who wants a new OS when everything you know is working fine? Microsoft needs to focus on making Windows 11 less buggy & annoying, not just pushing out updates 
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they shouldve just upgraded already it's been out for ages now anyway microsoft is finally addressing some of the issues people were complaining about, but only time will tell if they can get it right 
at least its good that windows 11 is reaching 1 billion users or whatever, that means ppl are interested in tech 
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. But Microsoft's been working hard to iron out those problems, so that's a plus. It'll be interesting to see how user adoption rates go down the line, but for now, I'm just glad they're pushing updates and improving performance 
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. Like, yeah, some people like what they know, but I think that's also true of any software or OS - you gotta adapt to change sometimes 
. But hey, Microsoft seems committed to making Windows 11 better, so fingers crossed for them 
). And honestly, I think the company's focus on performance and reliability will pay off in the long run 
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. It shows that Microsoft is taking user feedback seriously and is willing to put in the work to make things right.
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Fingers crossed they can iron out those bugs without introducing new ones! 
but at the same time, i think its interesting that people are still sticking with windows 10 
, which is pretty wild considering how old that OS is 
! 
that'd be a pretty cool insight into how different people use their os 
My kid's friend still uses Windows 7 on their family computer and they seem fine!