For most customers, Windows 11 22H2 doesn’t transfer the needle
Data from my casual survey reveals most Windows 10 customers are content material with the established order, and really feel no stress to maneuver to Windows 11 — even with model 22H2 arriving quickly.
Last week, I wrote a few survey I’m utilizing to ask PC customers about their plans for Windows 11. With the 22H2 launch simply across the nook — and with Windows 11 now a yr previous — the working assumption has been that many could be prepared to maneuver ahead with deployment.
As I’ve mentioned earlier than, that is an unscientific survey, merely an try at getting a really feel for everybody’s plans. I didn’t restrict who may reply questions, nor attempt to set up bias. (The survey remains to be open should you’d prefer to weigh in on what kind of Windows 10 or 11 subjects you’re eager about.)
Given that Windows 11 has increased {hardware} necessities, it’s no shock most respondents (69.1%) are nonetheless utilizing Windows 10 on their techniques. Another 16.3% % run Windows 11, slightly below 5% use Windows 7, and 1.8% nonetheless run Windows 8.1 (!). A smattering of respondents are on Macs (2.4%), Linux (3.5%), or one thing else (1.7%) — normally dual-boot Windows/Linux techniques.
I used to be shocked to seek out greater than half the respondents (51.3%) have already got {hardware} that may assist Windows 11. Just underneath 40% both should not have a Trusted Platform Module, a adequate video card, or a processor that may assist Windows 11. And 9% mentioned they don’t have any plans to maneuver to Windows 11 in any respect.
(At dwelling, I’ve just one system out of 4 that’s Windows 11-ready; they’re merely previous machines, although all of them now have SSD drives — a should on this period of Windows.)
As far as when customers anticipate upgrading to Windows 11, the solutions are muddled; 43.5% merely aren’t certain. I assumed the arrival this fall of Windows 11 22H2 could be a key launch for individuals who plan to improve, but simply 3.6% count on to take action. Another 2.8% mentioned they might improve in six months, and 10.5% plan to take action inside a yr.
The overwhelming majority, 66.17%, plan to remain on the OS they’re operating now, with 12.1% saying they’re solely testing Windows 11 and three.8% evaluating different platforms. Just underneath 18% are utilizing Windows 11 on a regular basis.)
As for what excites Windows customers about Windows 11, the phrase salad that emerged had “better security” as a standout. But not a lot else appeared to catch consumer consideration.
Susan Bradley
What excites customers most about Windows 11?
As one respondent mentioned: “The short answer: Nothing. The truth is, like most people, I’ve long since stopped being ‘excited’ about anything my computers do. They’re tools, to help me write, organize and communicate, and ANY time spent having to figure out the new ‘features’ that Microsoft (or Apple, or Google) crams down my throat is time away from doing anything productive or enjoying life. ‘Excitement’ over new operating systems is for geeks and is an increasingly odious burden on the rest of us.”
I additionally included an open-ended query about what customers wish to see modified in Windows 11. Of those that answered, many lamented the revamped Start menu, and an inconsistent UI throughout varied menu techniques. As one individual wrote: “The Windows 11 file explorer made unnecessary changes that worked fine in Windows 10. I use copy, paste, cut, delete, rename, and refresh more frequently than the average user. I find the icon replacements, and the extra step required to refresh changes in Windows 11 to be a waste of additional time on my part. And personally, I find the Settings app differences in Windows 11 require that I essentially go through the entire app to make changes to suit me. I did not have to do that in the Windows 10 Settings app.”
Microsoft is aiming to make the UI extra streamlined. But I’ve heard from many long-term Windows customers that having to relearn menus and clicks slows them down when attempting to chop and paste. (There are quite a lot of documented methods and instruments to carry many of those options again to Windows 11.) And the truth that customers who like to maneuver issues round and customise their desktop can longer achieve this with out hacks and third-party instruments might be the most important roadblock to Windows 11 adoption. It will likely be fascinating to see whether or not Microsoft listens to its core customers and brings again some skill to customise the platform.
If you need to learn what others have mentioned about Windows 11, the total survey outcomes can be found right here.