The transition to Windows 11 is finally picking up, but millions of devices remain stuck on Windows 10 as the clock ticks down to the end of its support in October 2025.
According to a report from asset management firm Lansweeper, 23.1% of Windows devices are now running Windows 11, up from 8.3% last year. Meanwhile, Windows 10 still dominates with 67.1%, though its share has fallen from 80.5%.
The slow pace of migration stems from multiple factors, including companies taking longer to replace aging hardware and the stringent system requirements for Windows 11.
Many older devices are ineligible for the upgrade, leaving organizations to gradually phase them out. IT departments are now accelerating their efforts, realizing the need to update systems as Windows 10 support ends in just over a year.
Lansweeper’s findings highlight the urgency for businesses to prioritize these migrations. The shift to Windows 11 is becoming more than a choice—it’s a necessity to meet compliance and security standards.
Despite the progress, the millions of devices still running Windows 10 reveal a significant challenge for many organizations in the final push toward full migration. As the 2025 deadline looms, IT departments will need to act swiftly to avoid disruptions.
