Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, recently emphasized the declining status of Windows 10, especially during the Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call. He highlighted that Windows 10 is approaching its end-of-support date, which is set for October 14, 2025.
After this date, while the operating system will still function, it will no longer receive security updates, posing significant risks to users. The transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has been gradual.
Although many users have retained their fondness for Windows 10, Nadella reported a notable 75% increase in the commercial deployment of Windows 11 compared to last year. Commercial deployment refers to the number of new units sold and activated, indicating that the adoption of Windows 11 is steadily progressing.
Despite this growth, Windows-related revenue remains a smaller part of Microsoft’s overall financial picture, accounting for only 9% of the company’s total revenue in the last fiscal year. For those users yet to upgrade, Windows 11 can still be obtained for free by those with Windows 10, provided their devices meet the higher system requirements that this newer operating system demands.
Those whose machines cannot support Windows 11 find themselves in a tough position. They must decide whether to continue using an unsupported Windows 10, which may soon become a security risk, or invest in a new computer capable of running the latest software.
As Microsoft pushes for a move away from Windows 10, it is evident that the landscape of operating systems is changing, with many users now considering the benefits of upgrading.