The global numbers fall within the margin of error to some extent, but the US numbers seem more clear-cut. This change comes after Microsoft’s confirmation of a 12-month extended support option for Windows 1 users from next October. This will cost $30 per PC, but for those stubborn Windows 10 holdouts, it could be worth it.

Haven’t upgraded to Windows 11 yet? Microsoft is doubling down on its efforts to persuade Windows 10 users to make the leap.

Microsoft updates all docs against Windows 10 and won't budge from the pre-decided retirement date for the decade old operating system.

More than 800 million Windows 10 users and another 50 million on even older, already obsolete versions of Windows. Of the 800 million Windows 10 users, more than 400 million likely don’t meet the TPM 2.0 threshold.

Windows 10 might be less than 12 months away from being sent to the history books but that's not stopping people from using it.

While users still have less than a year before the end of support date for Windows 10 slated this October 2025, Microsoft wants users to upgrade to either the Windows 11 computers or Copilot Plus PCs that offer the 'ultimate' Windows 11 experience.

Microsoft warns 400 million PCs risk losing updates as Windows 10 support ends in 2025. Users must upgrade hardware for Windows 11, pay for extended security, or risk cybersecurity threats.

With Windows 10's end-of-support deadline approaching in October 2025, these users face a dilemma: either update to Windows 11 with potential compatibility issues or continue using Windows 10 and risk losing security updates.