Windows 10 close to overtaking Windows 7 among Steam users
According to the results of the January 2016 Steam survey, Windows 10 64-bit increased its market share by 1.52 percent while the 32-bit version grew by 0.07 percent. The most-used OS among Steam users is still the 64-bit version of Windows 7, which holds 34.31 percent share. However, it could lose its crown within a month or two if the current rate of decline continues. The 32-bit version of Windows 7 is still being used by 7.7 percent of the users but that number hasn't changed in a couple of months.
It has been observed that Windows 8.1 users are switching to Windows 10 at a more rapid rate, which might be in part due to more compatible hardware in comparison with Windows 7 systems. One interesting revelation from the last two survey results is the increase in Windows XP users but the overall share of the OS is quite low.
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vWatsoncPosted:
I still have windows 7 and my dad upgraded but I still prefer the look and feel on 7, but I might change someday in the future
DiscernPosted:
FoldAxe Wait a lot of people still actually use windows 7? Hasn't windows 8 been out for like ages now?
Yeah but a lot of people didn't want to switch because of how different Windows 8 was. I would never have switched if I didn't end up buying a new laptop and it was pre-installed, it was just to much of a change for me.
Agree with you on this. Windows 7 was easy to use and understand. When I bought my new laptop everything felt overwhelming. I honestly dislike Windows 10.
FoldPosted:
Axe Wait a lot of people still actually use windows 7? Hasn't windows 8 been out for like ages now?
Yeah but a lot of people didn't want to switch because of how different Windows 8 was. I would never have switched if I didn't end up buying a new laptop and it was pre-installed, it was just to much of a change for me.
AxePosted:
Wait a lot of people still actually use windows 7? Hasn't windows 8 been out for like ages now?
djPosted:
I use Windows 10 now due to my school pushing upgrades on our laptops. Desktop I use Windows 10 as well.
322Posted:
Daniel-Chat Even know I'm using Windows 10, I still think Windows 7 is a lot better, doesn't surprise me that they're still in the lead.
Yeah im on windows 10 but still think windows 7 is alot better and if i could go back i would.
I think win 10 is better. Hell I think 8.1 was better than 7. Such better read and write times plus win 10 with dx12.
DanielPosted:
Chat Even know I'm using Windows 10, I still think Windows 7 is a lot better, doesn't surprise me that they're still in the lead.
Yeah im on windows 10 but still think windows 7 is alot better and if i could go back i would.
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