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Windows 11 Seizes 52% Market Share Ahead of Deadline

7/9/2025

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By July 2025, Windows 11 has surged ahead, capturing 52% of the desktop OS market, while Windows 10 lags at 44.59%. This significant shift comes as users rush to upgrade, driven by the impending end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and the initial hurdles of strict hardware requirements.

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Story summary

By July 2025, Windows 11 has surged ahead, capturing 52% of the desktop OS market, while Windows 10 lags at 44.59%. This significant shift comes as users rush to upgrade, driven by the impending end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and the initial hurdles of strict hardware requirements.