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Almost half of the steam users still use Windows 10, with the end of life quickly enter

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Microsoft is already in Office has partnered that after October 14, 2025, they will no longer provide free software updates, technical assistance, or security fixes for unsupported operating systems in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. However, a significant part of users, especially players, not willing to switch to Windows 11, at least not yet.

It is from Steam’s January 2025 Hardware & Software Surveyshowing that while Windows 11 is the most popular Windows OS, over 40% of the users are in Windows 10. Many players have not yet found an inspiring cause of upgrading. But now, in Windows 10 life is about to end, as Microsoft will push them to make the switch.

“The end of life and end support is the terms referring to the end of technical support and security update for Windows update, for consumers, the end of the consumer Microsoft means to recommend updating the latest version of Windows for the latest critical update and support you can be safe online. “

What is Windows 10 Last Life? Source: Microsoft

Now is a good time for steamos to come, if possible

Windows 11 arrived with some nice specific Hardware requirementsthat is important that those who have pro-2011 processors cannot afford to upgrade. This is probably one of the greatest reasons why almost half of Steam users are still using Windows 10.

Today, using an unsupported OS does not mean you cannot use your device, but it makes your system more contaminated with malware attacks and viruses as security updates do not to be motivated. This means that those who care about their data will now be upgrading to a better device to get a supported OS.

Source: steam

It led the players to seek alternatives, with some suggesting that now is a great time for steos to be released. And as much as we wish to see that happened, it could not be at any time. Valve plans to bring steos to multiple devices – we’ve seen it at The future Lenovo Legion Go run by steamos – but for desktop users, there are some more The hurdles have prevented a widespread release.