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Windows 11 Becomes Most Popular Desktop Operating System Globally

GLOBAL, JUL 7 – Windows 11 now holds 52% of the global desktop OS market as Microsoft incentives and the upcoming Windows 10 support deadline accelerate upgrades worldwide.

  • On Tuesday, StatCounter reports Windows 11 overtook Windows 10 with 52% global market share, nearly four years after its October 2021 launch.
  • Strict hardware requirements and the Windows 10 support deadline on October 14, 2025, delayed Windows 11 adoption, prompting faster upgrades.
  • StatCounter data shows Windows 11's market share stayed below 10% for over a year, only matching Windows 10's one-year adoption pace after two years.
  • The recent surge in enterprise adoption results from Microsoft’s incentives and OEM pre-installation strategies, accelerating Windows 11's market dominance amid earlier slow uptake.
  • StatCounter projects Windows 11 will gain further market share after October 2025 as Windows 10 support ends, positioning Microsoft for deeper cloud and AI innovations.
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It took almost four years for Windows 11 to finally become the most used desktop operating system in the world. Launched in October 2021, this successor of Windows 10 did not experience the same enthusiasm as its predecessor. But in July 2025, according to StatCounter data, Windows 11 managed to surpass Windows 10 globally: a symbolic step that marks a turning point in the history of Microsoft OS. Yet, France is an exception. In Hexagon, Windows…

This is a symbolic but decisive step for Microsoft: Windows 11 officially surpassed Windows 10 in market share, becoming the most used desktop operating system in the world, almost four years after its launch in October 2021. According to the latest data published by StatCounter for July 2025, Windows 11 represents [...] The article Windows 11 surpasses Windows 10: it becomes the most used operating system in the world appeared first on BlogNT: …

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TweakTown broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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