Windows 11 has reached a major milestone, surpassing one billion users worldwide just a few months after its launch. The operating system's rapid adoption and enduring popularity can be attributed to several factors.
One reason is that Windows 10 remains widely used, despite its official end-of-support date last October. Although public data on the number of still-running PCs is unreliable, estimates suggest that around 50-55% of Windows PCs worldwide run Windows 11, while another 40-45% use Windows 10. Microsoft has offered a three-year off-ramp for Windows 10 users to receive free security updates and support, making it easier for them to stick with the familiar OS.
However, not everyone is happy with Windows 11's performance and reliability issues. Tech enthusiasts have taken to social media to express their frustration, sharing guides on how to customize the OS or switching to alternative operating systems like Linux. The negative sentiment surrounding Windows 11 has led some users to question whether Microsoft can fix its reputation without introducing new bugs.
Despite these criticisms, it appears that Windows 11's mandatory sign-in prompts and constant notifications about Microsoft services are major turn-offs for many users. To address this, Microsoft is increasing the number of engineers working on improving performance and reliability issues, as well as modernizing outdated parts of the operating system.
For those already accustomed to Windows 10, the software update has been less resistance compared to Windows 11. However, for Microsoft, its primary goal now is ensuring that Windows 11 doesn't frustrate users so much that they switch to other alternatives.
The company's efforts will be crucial in addressing these concerns and preventing a situation where users turn against the OS due to its reputation. Only time will tell if Microsoft can successfully tackle its problems and win over critics, but one thing is certain – Windows 11 has become a staple of the desktop landscape, with over one billion users worldwide.
One reason is that Windows 10 remains widely used, despite its official end-of-support date last October. Although public data on the number of still-running PCs is unreliable, estimates suggest that around 50-55% of Windows PCs worldwide run Windows 11, while another 40-45% use Windows 10. Microsoft has offered a three-year off-ramp for Windows 10 users to receive free security updates and support, making it easier for them to stick with the familiar OS.
However, not everyone is happy with Windows 11's performance and reliability issues. Tech enthusiasts have taken to social media to express their frustration, sharing guides on how to customize the OS or switching to alternative operating systems like Linux. The negative sentiment surrounding Windows 11 has led some users to question whether Microsoft can fix its reputation without introducing new bugs.
Despite these criticisms, it appears that Windows 11's mandatory sign-in prompts and constant notifications about Microsoft services are major turn-offs for many users. To address this, Microsoft is increasing the number of engineers working on improving performance and reliability issues, as well as modernizing outdated parts of the operating system.
For those already accustomed to Windows 10, the software update has been less resistance compared to Windows 11. However, for Microsoft, its primary goal now is ensuring that Windows 11 doesn't frustrate users so much that they switch to other alternatives.
The company's efforts will be crucial in addressing these concerns and preventing a situation where users turn against the OS due to its reputation. Only time will tell if Microsoft can successfully tackle its problems and win over critics, but one thing is certain – Windows 11 has become a staple of the desktop landscape, with over one billion users worldwide.
I mean, think about it, the fact that they're already getting over a billion users and still having performance issues is like, a design flaw waiting to happen 
. Microsoft needs to step up their game and give users a smoother experience, maybe by tweaking the UI or making some system-wide changes 
. And don't even get me started on those sign-in prompts and notifications... it's like they're trying to annoy people on purpose 
. Anyways, I'm keeping an eye on this situation, curious to see how Microsoft addresses their issues and improves the overall user experience 
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It's crazy how many people are still running Win 10 tho... like, when do we get to move on to something new? 
And I feel the techies who are super frustrated with all the bugs and notifications. Microsoft needs to step up their game ASAP or people will just jump ship for Linux or Chrome OS 
? But seriously, it's like Microsoft knew they had to get the ball rolling ASAP if they wanted to stay on top of the game. And let's be real, those Windows 10 users didn't wanna switch just yet 
#Win11 #MicrosoftGoals #FixTheBugs
. I mean, some people are still using Windows 10 and getting those free security updates, which is a great deal if you ask me. But for those who have already switched to 11, they gotta be feeling pretty frustrated with all the performance issues and annoying notifications 
. Microsoft's trying to fix it, but we'll see how that goes down the line 
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... Nah, no way, it's definitely because of all the bugs in Windows 11 
. I mean, I've tried it myself and it's been pretty smooth 
, but I guess that's not the case for everyone 
... Can Microsoft really fix its reputation? Only time will tell 
, but one thing's for sure – users are super vocal about their opinions online 
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. But Microsoft's gotta keep pushing to make it better, or else they'll be like a president with a low approval rating - outta office 
. And what about all these users who are super frustrated with the mandatory sign-in prompts and notifications? That's like people getting fed up with a politician's campaign promises not being delivered 
. Microsoft needs to listen to their concerns and fix those issues before it's too late, or else they'll be in for a world of trouble 
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which was like the golden age of computing 
but now we're stuck with these updates 
Anyway, it's good to see Microsoft acknowledging these issues and making efforts to fix them. Fingers crossed they can get it together!