ekZeppFeb 2

Windows 11 just lost 5% market share in two months despite Windows 10 losing support.

https://lemmy.world/post/42553015

Windows 11 just lost 5% market share in two months despite Windows 10 losing support. - Lemmy.World

According to Statcounter, Windows 11 held a 55.18% market share in October 2025. That share dropped to 53.7% in November and dropped again in December. Now, Windows 11 holds a 50.73% market share. https://gs.statcounter.com/os-version-market-share/windows/desktop/worldwide [https://gs.statcounter.com/os-version-market-share/windows/desktop/worldwide]

Show threadbus_factorFeb 2

I imagine this is why MS is finally backtracking a bit on the aggressive pushing of AI in every app. They’re doing Clippy all over again, but OS-wide this time.

Just impressive how hard they managed to screw the pooch here. Have they forgotten that every other Windows release is universally hated? They had a good thing going until they discontinued Windows 10 before Windows 12 was out. Now they’ll probably need to rush out another version, because the name Windows 11 is forever tainted.

Show threadkboos1Feb 2
The thing that’s driving me away from windows is how pushy it’s gotten. Forced updates, ads, AI, OneDrive, and subscriptions. I just want to be able to turn on MY computer and do what I want or need without having my guard up that I can’t trust my home PC with my privacy.
Show threadHonytawkFeb 3

The reason why Windows is pushy is because the average user needs it to be.

Updates would never get installed, unless Microsoft forces them to.

They would lose their files, unless Microsoft pushes OneDrive.

It is easy for techy people to keep their computer functioning properly. But Windows isn’t just used by those people.

Show threadkboos1
I would say that it’s as simple as adding a prompt during initial user setup with check boxes. Would you like windows to handle XYZ for you? Instead of assuming all users just want to use their computers to become influencers.
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Show threadaestheleteFeb 3
There are alternatives, you can see them on display in various Linux distros. The difference is that with Windows Microsoft doesn’t want you to think of an alternative.
Show threadlacaio 🇧🇷🏴‍☠️🇸🇴Feb 4
You’re giving Microsoft too much credit. The market in general doesn’t want you to think of an alternative.
Show threadkboos1Feb 4

If Linux could run AutoCAD and didn’t have issues with anti cheat programs then I probably would have fully committed to the switch.

Before any says anything, yes I know there are CAD alternatives but all of my custom tools only work in AutoCAD and I have no idea how to recreate half of them if I had to and I wouldn’t know how to do it in another app anyway. Plus AutoCAD is the industry standard so for compatibility reasons, I’m locked in.