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Windows 11 with popularity less than Microsoft’s expectations

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In its research, AdDuplex uses data collected from nearly 5,000 applications that use the AdDuplex SDK v.2. Although the sample size is not specified in this case, platform reports typically include data collected from about 60,000 computers.

It seems that after the successful launch of Windows 11 Last fall and the steady growth in the first months of March, the speed of OS distribution slowed down as much as possible. This is evidenced by the platform’s survey data announcementwhich monitors the level of distribution of different versions of the software platform and regularly publishes reports on the results of the work performed.

In its research, AdDuplex uses data collected from approximately 5,000 Applications that use AdDuplex SDK v.2. Although the sample size is not specified in this case, platform reports typically include data collected from about 60,000 computers. Of course this is a small sample. But it also allows you to keep track of the fluctuations of different versions of Windows.

Windows 11 is less popular than Microsoft's expectations 1

According to AdDuplex, the share of users Windows 11 In March it remained virtually unchanged with regard to the result in February. Meanwhile, Windows 10 21H2 showed some growth over a period analyzing; It became the most popular OS version in March. According to the published data, as of March 29, the share Windows 11 were 19.4%; It is just above 19.3% in February. Although slightly increased, the Windows 11 She managed to stay in third place in the popularity rating. Windows 10 released 21H2 with adoption rates rising from 21% in February to 28.5% in March. At the same time, the share of Windows 10 21H1 for the same period decreased from 27.5% to 26.5%.

Windows 11 does not live up to Microsoft’s expectations

It is clear that a significant increase in the share of Windows 10 21H2 until the end of the support period for Windows 10 20H2 was facilitated; which will end in May. In anticipation of this, the Microsoft It released the update for more compatible devices so that its users can continue to receive regular updates even after Windows 10 20H2 support ends.

Windows 11 with less popularity than Microsoft expectations 2

As for the reasons for the slow spread of Windows 11First of all, we should highlight the minimum system requirements for installing the operating system, which not all computers meet. Also, upgrading to Windows 11 is optional, which also doesn’t help speed up its spread.

In separate news, it appears that Microsoft Listen to users and simplify the process of choosing the default browser. The innovation was implemented in update KB5011563, which began rolling out earlier this week. After installing it, we can literally change the default browser with just a few mouse clicks; Similar to what happens in Windows 10.

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