https://www.techpowerup.com/289568/windows-11-a-flop-survey-claims-less-than-1-upgraded-microsoft-improves-start-menu
 
Microsoft Windows 11, now nearing its third month since release, is for all intents and purposes, a flop. Market research by Lansweeper, which surveyed over 10 million PCs across the commercial and personal market segments, reports that less than 0.21% of the users it surveyed, had upgraded from Windows 10 to the newer operating system. The upgrade is free of charge. There may be several factors contributing to this lukewarm market response, but one of them is certain to he the steep hardware requirements. Windows 11 requires a trusted platform module (TPM 2.0), which disqualifies PCs older than 2018 for upgrades, unless the user is willing to try out workarounds to the limitation. Another factor could be the clunky user interface (UI), a less functional Start menu than Windows 10, and several UI-related bugs.

According to Lansweeper's data, there could be more people running outdated Windows XP, Vista, Windows 8, etc., than Windows 11, and this poses a great security risk, as these operating systems are no longer supported by Microsoft for regular security updates. Windows 10, on the other hand, is eligible for them until mid-2025—plenty of time for people to upgrade hardware to meet Windows 11 system requirements, or to simply make up their mind on switching over to the new operating system. In related news, Microsoft could give the Windows 11 Start menu a functional update. Test build 22509 introduces the ability to add more pins to the menu, or make room for more recommendations. The UI could see many such minor updates.
 
Personally I think many people are using older PCs which may not meet the Windows 11 TPM requirements. 
 
 

EVGATech_LeeM
Well, that's an interesting take by techpowerup.  Also in the news:
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/steam-shows-9-percent-windows-11

What we are seeing is a drop in 20 series graphics cards and also 10 series while 30 series is seeing an uptick. It could be that people having a hard time finding a GPU are buying a whole new system that includes a 30 series graphics card.

i am perfectly pleased with 11 so far.  pretty much the best OS launch I have ever done.  

I agree with Steve_b...
 
Windows 11 is OK at best vs 10.  As a matter of fact...I find that 11 causes some issues...especially with my Epson Perfection XP-960.  Seems that when the printer is on...Windows doesn't detect it.  So when I plan on using my printer....I have to power down...turn the printer on...then power back up.  If I forget to do that...I have to run Epson connection checker.  Seems that there are issues with Win 11 and the print spooler.  Other than the new start menu...I don't find 11 to be any great advantage over 10.

I just finished upgrading all my machines to Windows 11 last weekend. Haven't had an issue with any on them with things not working. While it's not anything Earth shatteringly amazing to upgrade to Windows 11, there's also no reason not to if you have hardware that supports it.  

I did it yesterday.  "downgraded" back to Windows 10 x64 ...
It's like greeting your dog when you get home ,nice comforting hug ...🤗🐕‍🦺

transdogmifier
Edit: Addendum: Let me have the GUI like I want it...old style start menus...old icons....etc...and Win11 would be a no brainer.  They always change stuff they don't need to.

They could give the user a choice of more start menu/taskbar options and setting.  I use Open Shell and it still works in Win11.
 

 
Maybe it's a good thing that it won't let me upgrade anyways.     

XrayMan
 
Maybe it's a good thing that it won't let me upgrade anyways.     

+1
 
Yeah, I do not think I like where Microsoft is heading with 11.
 
Edit: Interestingly, my system does have TPM 2.0 but aside from that my Syklake processor does not meet their “CPUs that have adopted the new Windows Driver model…are achieving a 99.8% crash free experience.” but really the fundamental processor design flaw known as Spectre and Meltdown must be what is at play here.

bill1024
 
If it ain't broke don't fix it.

True that!     

I don't want a Microsoft account, so I have to upgrade to 11 pro which means full install of everything, and its $180. Thus I will use windows 10 for next 4-5 years and draw out costs over long period of time as possible. Maybe even windows 12 be out by then!

Windows 11 still working and stable for me.

thanks for everyones input.   I too have been thinking about the upgrade.  My gaming PC is asking me to upgrade, whereas my other PC I sit at while watching TV doesn't have the hardware to do it.    Eventually it will happen I guess.

rjohnson11

Delirious
thanks for everyones input.   I too have been thinking about the upgrade.  My gaming PC is asking me to upgrade, whereas my other PC I sit at while watching TV doesn't have the hardware to do it.    Eventually it will happen I guess.

You don't have to upgrade unless you feel you need to. 

Really no need.   I just came here to see what bells and whistles make it worth it and I see it's not much. 

If Microsoft was smart they'd kill off the TPM requirement and quietly rename it Windows 10 22H2 and not tell anyone.