According to AdDuplex, Windows 11 is battling for a 20% market share
If you’ve been keeping track of Windows usage, you’ve noticed that Windows 11 is struggling to get more users. The minimum system requirements have been a major barrier to users’ upgrading. Now Microsoft has relaxed its policies regarding incompatible devices, but it’s still hard to see a massive boost in user adoption in just a few years. Here are some of the reasons why. Read on for a more detailed analysis of the latest numbers.
• AdDuplex report
According to AdDuplex, Windows 11 is battling for a 20% market share
The AdDuplex report on Windows usage share shows that Windows 11 continues to struggle to catch up to Windows 10, with 19.3% of computers now running the new operating system. This is a very small increase from the 16.1% share it held at the beginning of January. Still, early adoption is critical to making the most of the time that an operating system has to prove itself before it can be considered “stable.”
The AdDuplex report shows that users prefer Windows 10 but only 20% of them have made the transition. The latest version of Windows 10 is used by 28% of users, while 20% are using the old version 20H2. This version is about to be phased out of support next month, so Microsoft is trying to push users towards the new version. AdDuplex has been tracking market share and has published the numbers since March 2022.
Microsoft’s goal with Windows 11 is to make it more secure than previous versions, and it is making it harder to hack into a device if the operating system is unpatched. But the latest numbers indicate that Windows 11 is still having a tough time reaching the 20 percent mark in the enterprise. The AdDuplex report was compiled on March 29 and was based on data from the company’s AdDuplex SDK v.2 advertising framework.
Microsoft is working to fix these issues and make Windows 11 a viable upgrade for Windows 10 users. However, many users have been reluctant to upgrade. While Windows 11 is stable and free, it is still far from reaching its target adoption rate. Microsoft is attempting to make Windows 11 as user-friendly as possible and has added features and improved the operating system’s user interface. Overall, Windows 11 feels fresh and modern.
• Microsoft’s latest operating system struggles to get more users
According to AdDuplex, Windows 11 is battling for a 20% market share
Windows 11 is struggling to gain popularity. The latest AdDuplex report shows that Windows is on 19.4 percent of PCs, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. Yet only 0.6 percent of users are using the Insider build, which could be a result of Microsoft testing out new features in the Dev Channel. While Windows is getting better over time, Microsoft still has a long road ahead of it.
The latest version of Windows is expected to launch in the summer, with some devices unable to upgrade, and notable devices with older processors. Microsoft also said that the new operating system would integrate with Xbox services and the Windows Store more closely. It will also feature some changes to Office 365. However, there is still much uncertainty as to whether users will switch over. Microsoft has said that Windows 10 would be its last version, but users have started upgrading to the latest version more quickly.
The company’s Windows 10 operating system was released nearly six years ago, making it the longest-lived and most popular operating system on the market. It has since been surpassed by Apple and Google, but it still has a stronghold in the corporate market. The new version will include new features aimed at corporate users, such as the ability to seamlessly undock external monitors. Users can also take phone calls in quiet rooms and return the computer to its dock station afterward.
• Minimum system requirements are preventing users from upgrading
According to AdDuplex, Windows 11 is battling for a 20% market share
AdDuplex is a research firm that tracks computer usage and releases reports on the changes to different versions of Windows. According to the company, minimum system requirements are preventing users from updating to Windows 11. The research also shows that users are less willing to upgrade to Windows 11 due to the lack of compatibility issues. Microsoft says that it will not force users to upgrade to the new operating system.
Microsoft has been hammering Windows users with its new operating system but the majority of users have not upgraded. The problem is that most devices do not meet the new minimum system requirements, which are higher than the hardware requirements. And most people don’t even want to upgrade to Windows 11, as the system is still buggy and introduces surprises in the Windows UI. This is a problem for Microsoft as it will have to support a lot of devices in order to keep up with the new version of its OS.
According to the report, the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11 are keeping many people from upgrading to the new operating system. Microsoft probably expected PC demand to grow through 2022, but the minimum system requirements for the new version of Windows may prevent users from upgrading to the new OS. Therefore, Microsoft may announce some news about Windows 11 in the coming weeks. In the meantime, many organizations will wait until next month to make the switch.
If you’re wondering what the reason behind this is, AdDuplex collects anonymized data from more than 5,000 Windows Store applications. Their findings show a drastic drop from January when just 0.6% of users were using Windows 11 Insider builds. However, users can manually install the new version of Windows on many unsupported systems. And the good news is that you don’t need to be a tech geek to upgrade your PC.
• Security risks of manually upgrading to Windows 11
If you have a computer that is not on Microsoft’s list of supported processors, you can manually upgrade to Windows 11. This can be done using Microsoft’s PC Health Check app, which has recently improved compatibility information. But if your processor is not supported, you should upgrade to a supported processor or skip this section and go directly to the section on how to upgrade to Windows 11.
When manually upgrading to Windows 11, be sure to make sure your machine supports TPM 2.0. Otherwise, you’ll risk damaging it and not receiving future security updates from Microsoft. There’s also a chance that you’ll be unable to get any further security updates for Windows 11. Microsoft says that TPM 2.0 is a key component of Windows 11.
However, manually upgrading to Windows 11 entails some security risks. There are some known issues and bugs that users should be aware of. If you’re worried about these problems, you should wait until Windows Update offers Windows 11 and then upgrade to it. You can then downgrade to Windows 10 if you experience issues or want to keep your current backups. If you do decide to upgrade to Windows 11, make sure to back up your existing data and install Microsoft Edge before doing so.
Although Windows 11 has many improvements, the minimum hardware requirements are still high. You should avoid downloading ISO files from obscure sources. Performing major OS upgrades through the Windows control panel is the safest way to do so. Make sure to download the installation files directly from Microsoft. It’s also a good idea to check for Windows updates on a regular basis, as these can improve your online security. But be sure not to manually upgrade to Windows 11 if you’re not comfortable with these upgrades.
