It's official. As of October 14, Windows 10 has reached its end of life, with Microsoft encouraging millions to upgrade to Windows 11. That means no more free feature updates, security fixes or technical assistance for the operating system.
Well, time isn't completely up, as the Extended Security Update (ESU) program gives the older OS an extra year of life. This is crucial, as it provides security updates for Windows 10 to keep your PC at risk of becoming vulnerable to malware, viruses, cyber threats and more.
Thanks to the ESU program, any Windows 10 PC user can sign up before it ends on October 13, 2026. Even if you enroll now, you can get previous and future security updates. With that option available, and with the whopping 1.4 billion monthly active devices on Windows, it got me thinking: How many people are still using Windows 10?
That's what we here at Tom's Guide want to know from you, and we have an easy way to find out with our polling system. Cast your votes and let us know!
Are you still using Windows 10?
So, how many people are actually upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 10? According to StatCounter, 49% of PCs use Windows 11 globally, while 40% are on Windows 10. In the U.S., there's an even bigger gap, with 60% on Microsoft's latest OS and 36% still using the older operating system.
That's a huge number of PCs that are still running Windows 10, with an estimated 400 million laptops and desktops that haven't made the switch to Windows 11. What's more, market analysis group Omdia estimated there are 550 million machines in corporations that still use Windows 10, and half of these can't upgrade to Windows 11.
Now that Windows 10 has come to an end, though, those numbers may have completely changed — considering these stats are prior to the final deadline.
That's why we want to hear from you. After all, it's not like Windows 10 PCs have suddenly broken down now that support has ended. Are you keeping Windows 10 alive? Have you made the jump to Windows 11? We're all ears (or eyes, considering it's a poll).
Windows 11 laptops I'd upgrade to
Now that Microsoft has released its final Windows 10 update, it's clear the OS is on its last legs. If you haven't made the jump to Windows 11 because your laptop or desktop doesn't meet the strict requirements of the latest OS, then it may be time for a PC upgrade.
So, for those who haven't moved to Windows 11 because their PC simply can't, we've got just the list of the best Windows laptops for you. But to make the switch lighter on your wallet, I've found Windows 11 machines that won't cost you a fortune (thanks to welcome discounts).
Here are the Windows 11 laptops we recommend if you're moving on from Windows 10.
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