Around 8.4% Of Desktop Computers Still Running Windows XP

August 14, 2014
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statistics that shows that Windows XP is installed on a somewhat manageable 8.4% of desktop computers the world over, while Windows 7 leads the charts with a solid 55.1%. Windows 8 still has a lot of ground to cover, with its figures of 15.8%. Now, while these figures for Windows XP are better than what we have been hearing from other market researchers, the Windows 7 store is equally interesting. It will take a big effort from Microsoft to move these users to a newer operating platform. A 55.1% share is substantial in any industry, and unless Redmond plays its cards just right, we could have something similar to the Windows XP situation on our hands come Windows 7 retirement. Luckily, with the way Windows 9 development is shaping up, the company just might have a chance!]]>

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Mike Johnson is a writer for The Redmond Cloud - the most comprehensive source of news and information about Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft Cloud. He enjoys writing about Azure Security, IOT and the Blockchain.

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  • what is “andere” form the chart above?

    Mike Greenway August 14, 2014 11:07 am Reply
    • Thats a great question. I’ll ask Fahad…

      Onuora Amobi August 14, 2014 3:49 pm Reply
      • Maybe “Android” in German.

        WillyThePooh August 14, 2014 9:20 pm Reply
  • It means “others” in German. The company providing the stats above is Cyscon (and not Syscon as spelled in the article) and it’s a German firm.

    shinsenai August 14, 2014 3:27 pm Reply

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