Wednesday, August 7th 2024
Steam Survey July 2024 Update: Windows 10 Usage Records Uptick, Windows 11 Drops
Interesting things are happening in the gaming community, as Windows 10 operating system has seen an increase in its user base on the Steam platform, while Windows 11 has dipped below the 46% mark for the first time since its launch. According to the latest July data from Steam's hardware and software survey, Windows 10's share rose to 47.69%, marking a significant uptick that contrasts with Windows 11's decline to 45.73%. This trend highlights a growing preference among gamers for the older operating system, which is often praised for its stability and compatibility with a wide range of games and hardware. Many users have expressed concerns over Windows 11's performance and its stringent hardware requirements, which have made it less accessible for some gamers, especially those without the TPM 2.0-enhanced system.
The shift in user demographics is particularly interesting given that Windows 11 was designed with gaming enhancements in mind, including features like DirectStorage and Auto HDR. However, the adoption rate appears to be hampered by issues related to compatibility and performance, leading many gamers to stick with the more familiar and reliable Windows 10. This trend could prompt Microsoft to reevaluate its approach to Windows 11, particularly in terms of addressing user concerns and enhancing compatibility with existing hardware. Other OSes are seeing stagnation, especially with Linux-based distributions recording zero change. Apple's OSX stands at 1.37%, a +0.06% increase from last month.
Sources:
Steam Survey, via NotebookCheck
The shift in user demographics is particularly interesting given that Windows 11 was designed with gaming enhancements in mind, including features like DirectStorage and Auto HDR. However, the adoption rate appears to be hampered by issues related to compatibility and performance, leading many gamers to stick with the more familiar and reliable Windows 10. This trend could prompt Microsoft to reevaluate its approach to Windows 11, particularly in terms of addressing user concerns and enhancing compatibility with existing hardware. Other OSes are seeing stagnation, especially with Linux-based distributions recording zero change. Apple's OSX stands at 1.37%, a +0.06% increase from last month.
58 Comments on Steam Survey July 2024 Update: Windows 10 Usage Records Uptick, Windows 11 Drops
Windows is a GUI. A GRAPHICAL User Interface. We moved beyond text entry in the early '90s but for whatever dumb reason Microsoft wants us to type the name of the program which may or may not give you a shortcut that can launch the program.
One of them is keep it off line. Hehehe.
Another is using Linux/Gnomebox and go virtual. I just might do this when I build my next rig and have this one as my Linux Box.
But I do understand where you are coming from and when have the time I'll work on which way to do this.
BUT W11 Sucks... I tried it... hated it and wiped it off my testing SSD.
Windows 11's start may be broken (I'll talk y'all word for it), but hitting super followed by first two or three letters of your application then enter was an effective and efficient method since at least Vista/7.
I'm all for keeping established interfaces as an option, but let's not be ridiculous here; my queries trump your icons any day (and this last part is [partially] sarcastic)! :nutkick:
Windows 12 or whatever it will be called must be right around the corner.
I think the worst major release was probably Vista. It and Win7 were so slow until SSDs became popular. Vista was especially terrible though because of how unstable drivers for it were and the hardware just not being fast enough to brute force it to be speedy.