November 29, 2025 – According to Neowin, Windows 10 officially ended its support last month. Although Microsoft offers paid extended support options, the tech giant is clearly pushing users to upgrade to Windows 11. However, Dell has pointed out that the adoption rate of Windows 11 is significantly lagging behind that of Windows 10 when it reached the end of its support phase.
On November 26 local time, Jeffrey Clarke, Dell’s Chief Operating Officer, revealed that the overall migration to Windows 11 is approximately 10 to 12 percentage points behind where Windows 10 was at the same stage. He mentioned that around 500 million PCs fail to meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11, while the remaining devices can run the new system without needing hardware upgrades.
In theory, these 500 million outdated devices could eventually be replaced by new models capable of running Windows 11. Nevertheless, Clarke predicted that Dell’s PC sales are likely to remain “largely flat” in the future, indicating limited consumer enthusiasm for purchasing new Windows 11 devices.
At the same time, Windows 11 has faced some user complaints, which Microsoft is actively addressing through ongoing updates. The company is also enhancing AI capabilities to encourage more users to upgrade. Dell and AMD are taking advantage of this trend by promoting AI tools to their customers.
Despite the lackluster upgrade momentum, Dell reported strong financial results for the current quarter, with revenue reaching $27 billion. The company also expects to set new records for the entire 2026 fiscal year. Dell emphasized the growth driven by a large number of AI server orders, positioning the company at the forefront of the “AI race.”
