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Windows 11 breaks the billion-user mark, faster than Windows 10.

  • Published In: PCWorld, 2026, v. 44, n. 3. P. 7 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: PIPPIG, LAURA 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Microsoft announcing that Windows 11 has surpassed 1 billion users, a milestone confirmed by CEO Satya Nadella during an earnings call. This achievement occurred toward the end of 2025, marking a 45 percent increase from the previous year, likely influenced by the end of support for Windows 10, which has been extended to October 2026. Despite reaching this milestone faster than Windows 10, which took approximately 4 years and 8 months, the transition to Windows 11 has been slower than Microsoft's expectations, with many users, particularly in Europe, hesitant to upgrade due to concerns over system stability and usability issues. As a result, some users are increasingly considering alternatives like Linux, ChromeOS, and macOS. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:PCWorld. 2026/03, Vol. 44, Issue 3, p7
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Computer Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0737-8939
  • Accession Number:191789286
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