500M PCs Stranded: Windows 11 Adoption Lags as Windows 10 Support Ends

Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10, offering an Extended Security Update (ESU) program for users who still rely on it. Dell's Q3 FY2026 report indicates that the transition to Windows 11 is slow, with over 500 million PCs unable to meet the new hardware requirements. Users show little interest in upgrading, as Windows 10 is perceived as more stable. The transition to Windows 11 may take years, as users are likely to replace aging hardware gradually.