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We asked, you told us: Most of you plan to upgrade to Windows 11
June 22, 2025
Microsoft unveiledWindows 11last month, showing a Windows update with a fresh coat of paint and several welcome features otherwise. BetweenAndroid app support, the Snap Layouts feature, and improved Virtual Desktops, there are a few great inclusions here.
Still, a major Windows update is hardly a guarantee that consumers will upgrade. After all, we’ve previously seen users hold off on upgrading their version of Windows for a variety of reasons. Nevertheless, we askedAndroid Authorityreaders whether they planned to upgrade to Windows 11. Here’s what you told us.
Do you plan to upgrade to Windows 11?
A grand total of over 3,800 votes were cast after weposted the pollon Monday, July 5. And the results show that almost two-thirds of respondents indeed plan to upgrade to Windows 11. This isn’t a surprise given that enthusiasts often want to run the latest and greatest platform updates. Furthermore, the new Windows upgrade indeed brings a few great features to the table.
Almost 20% of polled readers said they planned to upgrade but their PCs weren’t compatible. You’d think consumers are holding onto their PCs for longer, therefore resulting in this option potentially having more votes. Then again, we saw a major global spike in PC shipments in 2020 and 2021 as the work-from-home trend exploded during the pandemic. Some readers also note in the comments that they’re part of the Windows Insider program and are allowed to install preview versions on their unsupported machines for now.
Finally, 17.7% of respondents say they don’t plan to upgrade to Windows 11 at all. We’ve seen this trend happen before with previous Windows upgrades, owing to everything from incompatibility issues to performance concerns. Still, if it ain’t broke, right?
Thanks for voting in our poll and for the comments! Do you expect Microsoft to relax system requirements for Windows 11 down the line?
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