It's been more than a month since Microsoft released the latest version of Windows, but a new survey suggests that less than one percent of PC users have upgraded to Windows 11.
According to a new study from IT asset management company Lansweeper, only 0,21% of PC users currently use Windows 11 despite it being available as a free update to Windows 10 users.
The company's recent survey used data from more than 10 million Windows devices running on home and work networks to find that Windows 11 is the fifth most popular Windows operating system. In fact, more PCs run Windows XP (3,62%) and even Windows 8 (0,95%) than Windows 11.
One of the reasons could be due to Microsoft's TPM requirements, as many systems do not have the necessary hardware to run Windows 11.
End of Life Operating Systems
Lansweeper's report also shows that nearly 1 in 10 (9,93%) of scanned Windows devices are running end-of-life operating systems, including Windows XP and Windows 7, which Microsoft stopped supporting in 2014 and 202, respectively.
Lansweeper's chief marketing officer, Roel Decneut, provided additional information on the dangers and security risks of running end-of-life operating systems in a press release, stating:
“The situation poses a significant cybersecurity risk, as Microsoft no longer offers security or bug fixes for Windows Vista, 2000, XP and 7. Although most users use newer operating systems, the billions of devices Windows around the world means that millions of people could continue to use devices that are insecure and vulnerable to attack. Furthermore, many of these outdated systems are expected to work on corporate devices, which means it's not just personal information that's at stake."
While some people and businesses aren't ready to upgrade to Windows 11 yet, running an older version of Windows that no longer receives security updates from Microsoft can put your PC at a much higher risk of damage. Become a victim of malware and other cyberattacks. .
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