With statistics showing that less than half of Windows users are currently on Windows 11, especially in North America where the adoption rate is just below 55%, there's a general concern among users about whether Microsoft will consider extending support for Windows 10. Many people are still using older hardware and may not be ready or willing to upgrade. What are the thoughts on Microsoft's potential actions regarding support?
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A lot of folks just aren't keeping up with the latest tech. I've seen friends and neighbors really not care about Windows 10 support ending—they just want their PCs fixed no matter the cost. This could hurt those using older systems, as they might just disengage from Windows entirely instead of upgrading, especially if they don’t see the value in Windows 11.
Right? Home users aren't as invested in upgrading. They often just need something functional, not the latest version. It's tough to convince them otherwise.
Looking at the trends, I give it a 5% chance that they'll extend free support. Microsoft seems to be moving full steam ahead with their upgrade plans, regardless of customer feedback.
True that, and honestly, maybe it's time for Microsoft to be more like Apple when it comes to cutting off support. They’ve been pretty lenient in the past.
Yeah! It's pretty clear that they want to push everyone towards Windows 11. It's going to be an interesting few months ahead.
In enterprise settings, Windows 11 adoption isn't low at all. Companies are pushing for upgrades to keep everything aligned, especially as they make dollars from licensing. I doubt Microsoft will extend support for Windows 10 since businesses are continuing to shift toward the newer OS.
I honestly think there's a very slim chance that Microsoft will extend support for Windows 10 beyond what they already have planned. They're aware of the market dynamics and it's less likely they care about the home user demographic now. If anything, we’ll see a big push for businesses to upgrade to avoid paying for patches.
Exactly, businesses are the target here. They're not going to let consumer concerns dictate their strategy.
Right! And I've heard through the grapevine that hardware sales for Windows 11 systems are already increasing. We'll see a spike in adoption soon enough.
Honestly, the real solution would be for Microsoft to drop those strict hardware requirements that have been a barrier for a lot of home users. If they didn't require TPM 2.0, I bet more people would consider upgrading. But businesses might be upset if they suddenly opened things up for older hardware.
Totally! It feels like they’re catering more to the enterprise side now, which leaves casual users in the dust.
Yeah, and Microsoft probably won't risk angering their business clientele. Plus, they’ve got the extended support already for enterprises, which shores up their profits.
Yeah, and the push for hardware upgrades has generally missed the mark. Many casual users just want their PCs to work without spending a fortune.