- Microsoft extended Windows 10 support to October 2027, driven by continued user resistance to Windows 11.
- HP data indicates 30% of its installed base still uses Windows 10, a significant share despite the nearing deadline.
- No official Microsoft data exists; third-party trackers like StatCounter and Steam are incomplete or biased.
- HP sees Windows 11 refresh driving growth in Asia-Pacific and Europe, now on par with North America.
- HP expects future sales boosts from the remaining 30% of PCs still on Windows 10 needing upgrades.
- Microsoft's extension aims to ease transition for consumers, but no final cutoff has been confirmed.
- Windows 11 adoption may improve with Microsoft’s renewed focus on fundamentals and winning back users.