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Windows 10has been a particularly “sticky” operating system for a variety of reasons.

Additionally, Microsoft is requiring users upgrade their hardware in some cases to getWindows 11.

Windows 11 Taskbar closeup

Windows 10 has been notoriously “sticky” so far, as companies and consumers refuse to upgrade to Windows 11.

Windows 11 has a TPM 2.0 requirement, which some motherboards simply don’t support.

Their efforts may be working.

By comparison, Windows 10 continued its gradual decline, hitting 60.33%.

Windows 11 vs Windows 10 marketshare January 2025

Windows 11 has been slowly grabbing share from Windows 10, and 2025 could see a bigger uptick in users upgrading.

The next most popular version of Windows remains Windows 7, which is hovering around 2.4%.

Although Windows 11 remains the preferred gaming OS overall on PC, with 54%~ share.

Windows on Steam, overall, enjoys a 96%~ market share.

Former Microsoft Executive Vice President Terry Myerson stands in front of a presentation about Windows 10

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Windows 10 Start menu on HP ZBook Studio G4

Windows 11 system features

Windows 11 Start menu

Windows 11 battery usage

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