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Windows 11 continues gaining traction, nears 75% market share — Windows 10 finally on the way out, some five months after Microsoft axes support

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Windows 11 has reached a market share of 72.78%, nearing 75% of desktop PCs globally, while Windows 10 usage has dropped to 26.27%. The transition to Windows 11 took time, with many users held back by strict hardware requirements and the need for a Microsoft account during setup. Some users are finding workarounds, but Microsoft is tightening restrictions. Windows 11 updates have been plagued by bugs, prompting Microsoft to promise fixes. Some users are exploring alternative operating systems like macOS or Linux due to these issues.

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