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.

"If you proceed with installing Windows 11, your PC will no longer be supported and won't be entitled to receive updates."

To expand on that—you’re amongst the 400 million Windows 10 users with incompatible hardware, you want to upgrade to Windows 11 to maintain security support, but in doing to your may lose support. Meanwhile you can pay $30 to kick the problem down the road by 12-months. Has that become the best option?

Microsoft partners ready themselves for the Windows 10 to Windows 11 refresh cycle, where they could persuade customers to upgrade to Copilot+ and AI PCs from Dell, HP, Lenovo.

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

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.