As the deadline approaches for migration to Windows 11, enterprises must prepare thoroughly to avoid disruptions. Despite Microsoft's push for adoption since its 2021 release, Windows 11 adoption has been slow, currently holding a 38.13% global desktop market share as of February 2025. Following the end-of-life announcement for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users will risk operating without security updates, with costly Extended Security Updates available for businesses that need extra support. Companies must act to ensure system compliance and security going forward.
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With the deadline approaching for Windows 11 migration many enterprises will have a long checklist of areas to cover, so it's critical they prepare in advance to avoid any potential disruptions.
Statistics show the growth of Windows 11 has been sluggish, with figures from Statcounter placing the operating system's global desktop market share at 38.13% as of February 2025.
Microsoft announced in 2024 that Windows 10 Home and Pro editions will reach the end-of-life (EOL) on 14 October, 2025, almost four years to the day since its initial release.
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