Windows 11 market share falls despite Microsoft ad blitz

The Register ^ | Dec 2, 2024 | Richard Speed

[dayglored]

Despite Microsoft's push to get customers onto Windows 11, growth in the market share of the software giant's latest operating system has stalled, while Windows 10 has made modest gains, according to fresh figures from Statcounter.

This is not the news Microsoft wanted to hear. After half a year of growth, the line for Windows 11 global desktop market share has taken a slight downturn, according to the website usage monitor, going from 35.6 percent in October to 34.9 percent in November. Windows 10, on the other hand, managed to grow its share of that market by just under a percentage point to 61.8 percent.

The drop was more pronounced in Microsoft's home market of the United States. Americans are now less than keen on the IT titan's flagship operating system, at least if you judge by the figures, resulting in a fall in the US of more than 3 percent in market share, while Windows 10 grew by a similar amount.

[Organic Panic]

I have 6 CNC running with Win7 for feeding the controller programs. I use another 2 for CMM (inspection machines). I even keep my old engineering and CNC software on one of them as they have been rock solid since I first got them.

One computer AUTOMATICALLY (no matter how many times I turn off auto updates that $hitty company still installed it) and I hate it. Why move everything? Then they cram down all the AI crap and cortana as if we are to be on internet 24-7 with the computer on. Ech... Oh well.

Work computers will stay on windows 10 and at my age this should be one of the last computers and software upgrades I’ll need before I sell everything and retire. Then, back to my abacus and drafting table.

[ducttape45]

I think more people are also waking up to Linux and finding out that it can be used for many normal day to day functions.

I also think the anti-woke cultural is being stirred up against them as well.

If MicroThief doesn't wake up and start making their O/S's more user friendly and give control back to the users, you'll be proven correct in that they " really stepped in it."

[ducttape45]

I got W7, but I don’t use it as much as I used to. Still, in my opinion it’s better than W10 or 11.

[ducttape45]

I agree with your list.

However, in regards to Vista, when it was completely updated and patched, I heard it wasn't too bad.

[ducttape45]

You have to reinstall everything. And Grubloader can be a bit of a learning curve to learn how to use. I got W7, W10 and Linux on my machines. When I installed Linux I did it in an unconventionally manner.

[Justa]

Indian company, Indian employees, Indian code, Indian reliability.

[Glad2bnuts]

My Desktop is still running Windows 7, I use my laptop for most of my internet browsing now. It is Windows 11. 7 is the last great version, XP worked find too. Why can’t a third party step in a support Windows 7 apart from Microsoft. If MS is not supporting it, did they not legally abandon it?

[dennisw]

Windows 11 über alles! For my four desktops and laptops. I despise tablets and will never use these baby toys.

[DataJunkie]

New work laptop meant having to get Win 11. Spent over a month just to get it function properly. But don’t worry, Win 12 will fix everything, ugh. Win 11 sucks and they know it.

[cableguymn]

17 computers between my home and business.

Not a one will run 11...

NFW I am replacing all of them just for a OS update.

[Openurmind]

That will run Linux just fine. Be like a new computer.

[ThePatriotsFlag]

…and most of out computers today cannot use Windows 11. What were they thinking?

[Openurmind]

Welcome to the freedom of not being chained to MS!

Don’t forget to go and set up “timeshift” to schedule image mirrors you can restore back to if you ever need to. In eight years of Linux now I have only had to do it a couple times but it was my fault. Good to have it ready though in case. You want the “rsync” option for saving. :)

[daniel1212]

Your Windows 10 PC can't be upgraded? You have 5 options before support ends in 2025 Microsoft will officially end support for its most popular operating system next year. Before that day arrives, here's what you should do with your Windows 10 PCs that fail Microsoft's Windows 11 compatibility test

Also: Why Windows 11 requires a TPM - and how to get around that

Also: How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11

Pertinent links:

Windows Update Blocker v1.8 https://www.sordum.org/9470/windows-update-blocker-v1-8/ [not recommended to do so, except maybe for very careful "drivers. Pray and press" in Jesus will.

How to Hide or Show Windows Updates in Windows 10

https://www.elevenforum.com/whats-new/

Windows 11, version 24H2 known issues and notifications

How to install Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware

Is your PC getting the Windows 11 version 24H2 on October 1, 2024?

Explorer patcher Prevents upgrades 24H2 #3807

[daniel1212]

Windows 10 did not need much of an upgrade, and as most people use phones far more for internet than desktops, then far fewer persons upgrade to be able to use

W/11, which 22H4 will only deter more. For me, the idea that a Smartphone should be used much for Internet if one has a Desktop is hard to understand, except that it is part of the superficiality of the West and which has hurt the Internet.

According to the last year's SaleCycle Ecommerce Stats & Trends Report, mobile traffic dominates online retailers, accounting for as much as 75% of visits compared to desktop.
https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/mobile-desktop-internet-usage-statistics

70% of American gamers prefer gaming on smartphones, accounting for 50% of global gaming revenue.

• 90% of US adults access news through mobile devices, with smartphones expected to account for 35% of all media consumption by 2023.
• Mobile banking is the primary choice for 5% of US consumers, with global mobile banking users reaching 2.02 billion in 2021.
• 70% of travelers research on mobile devices, and mobile travel booking rates increased to 41% in 2021.
• Over 70% of YouTube watch time comes from mobile devices, and mobile streaming dominates in Asia, accounting for 45% of viewing time.
  - - https://www.howsociable.com/blog/mobile-vs-desktop-usage-statistics/

[Openurmind]

If you can use Win 7 Linux is a breeze. It is almost exactly the same in how it operates, mouse click menus and all. So here is how it works. You have to first download a Linux distro and make a USB stick with the Linux on it, you will want to use a 3rd party program called “Rufus”. Not only will it be a “test drive” stick you can run Linux from directly, but it is also your install and repair stick if you have to repair your Linux for some reason.

To dual boot is called “along side” in the Linux world. To install as along side you boot up into the stick and choose “install Linux”. Go step by step through the install set up, language, keyboard, location, PC name, Etc. (you do not have to use your real name, it doesn’t care, so If you want to be discrete use an anonymous). Linux is yours, so you will not registering and you are not setting up any accounts with Linux.

During install it will see your Windows and then ask you if you want to “install alongside” or erase the drive and install only Linux. Choose “Install along side” if you want dual boot. It will install the Linux next to your windows slick as snot.

When done the next time you power up it will give you a menu for 30 seconds that will let you choose between Linux or Windows to boot that session. Default Linux will be the primary OS that it automatically boots into if you just ignore the boot menu at power up. Later there is a simple one line edit in Linux you can make to have it boot into windows as default primary if you prefer.

As for how it works with apps you will actually have two completely different systems with all their own installed apps in separate drive partitions. Basically two different computers on the same machine. They will have their own browser, apps, drivers, etc unique to themselves. The systems will be isolated from each other completely with their own apps except for the file manager.

The Linux file manager will indeed let you go and manipulate your windows files when booted in Linux. So after you install Linux you can go and copy or move all your pics and such from windows over to the matching Linux folders. Just drag and drop them from windows to the Linux folders just like windows 7 does. Pictures, videos, documents, music, downloads, etc. can all be moved over to the matching folders so no need to pull all those files off to external USB and then have to put them back into the Linux folders from USB.

As for using Linux just think using WIN7. Please consider Linux Mint Cinnamon. It is the very very best for first time users. Good luck and hope to hear you are up and running Linux soon! You will never look back once you lose that MS ball and chain!

[daniel1212]

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$135.00 @ Amazon
Thermal Compound	Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut 1 g Thermal Paste	$8.98 @ Amazon
Motherboard	ASRock B450 Steel Legend ATX AM4 Motherboard	$99.99 @ Amazon
Memory	Silicon Power GAMING 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$42.97 @ Newegg Sellers
Memory	Silicon Power GAMING 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$42.97 @ Newegg Sellers
Storage	Patriot VP4000 Mini 500 GB M.2-2230 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$41.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Timetec 30TT253X2 512 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$24.99 @ Newegg Sellers
Case	SAMA Sama-S88-BK ATX Mid Tower Case	$41.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply	MSI MAG A550BN 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$49.99 @ Amazon
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - USB 64-bit	$129.99 @ Newegg
Case Fan	Masscool SL-FD14025 45.32 CFM 140 mm Fan	$5.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan	Masscool SL-FD14025 45.32 CFM 140 mm Fan	$5.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan	Thermalright TL-C14C 75.8 CFM 140 mm Fan	$8.78 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$639.61
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-12-12 19:50 EST-0500

[Openurmind]

P.S. If you get the Mint Cinnamon it comes packaged with a whole suite of apps already installed default. Just about everything you will ever need comes with it. And the whole thing is still only 2 gigs compared to 18 gigs for window 10.

[daniel1212]

"Just add Control Panel to your start icons." Thank you for letting me know I can do that. But why isn't it listed in the first place? It should be top of the list.

Windows designers, as part of the trend toward dumbing down," tend to presume a user should not want to see, or should see such aspects as file extensions, "Copy to" options, create their own menus, etc. or even use Control Panel, which MS is trying to faze out in favor of the full screen and more confusing Settings page (Windows key and i key) though it can be useful.

However, I try to find the actual paths to such, for which I can make shortcuts to, and or place them in my AutoHotKey script to launch via chosen keyboard combos. For instance,

Run control.exe is Ctrl. Alt + C.

Add//Remove programs is
C:\Windows\System32\appwiz.cpl

Now if you just paste control.exe in your Run command box (Windows key and r key) and hit Enter, then it will launch Control Panel. Of course, for efficient, you can get the old Start Menus back, and the old TaskBar, plus the ability to create your own Quick Launch bar, and add location and program shortcuts to the hidden "Send to" right click option.

Therefore I like the the over 200 tweaks available in Ultimate Windows Tweaker 5 (quicker download here from Major Geeks) for Windows 11 from the Windows club (Windows 10 users should use Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4.8).

Taskbar (Windows 11, customized via Explorer Patcher and 7+ Taskbar Tweaker beta, and running portable Firefox installations, each generally for its own purpose):

See here, by the grace of God, and may all be used for good as He wills.

[daniel1212]

Which you can create a hot key to as well. So far. Thank God.