Windows 10: Data reveals 1.5 billion Windows-powered PCs are used around in the world

The advent of smartphones, handheld devices and tablets have changed the way we work but the Microsoft’s Windows is still powering billions of devices. Microsoft’s Windows remains the number one operating system for the PC users, according to reports.

According to new data from Microsoft, Windows is being used on 1.5 computers around in the world. Microsoft updated ‘By the Numbers’ website to note that Windows is running on 1.5 billion computers out there.

As first spotted by Neowin, Microsoft quietly updated the By the Numbers website to share new facts and news. For example, the website notes that Microsoft’s Cortana has been asked 18 billion question since its launch and Windows is on 1.5 billion computers.

Microsoft recently confirmed that Windows 10 is running on 700 million active devices and the new figure suggests that Microsoft’s latest OS is powering almost half of the entire Windows-powered PC base which is great news.

According to stats from StatCounter (a third-party firm), Windows 10 is the most popular version of Windows and Windows 7 is the runner-up with close to 40% market share. Microsoft is expected to end support for Windows 7 in early 2020 and this would boost the market share of Windows 10.

Most recently, Microsoft announced Windows 10 October 2018 Update which brings PCs closer to the phones. Microsoft offer services like Office, Edge, Launcher and others on Android and iOS devices. This approach has improved the overall Windows experience as users can resume their mobile work on PC, send and receive text messages, access notifications and more without touching their smartphone.

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I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.

Step 2:
I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

1. Go to Settings.
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3. Select add someone else on this PC.
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Step 3:
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Hi,

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.

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  Have you updated all the Windows and optional updates?
  
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  Have you updated all the Drivers?
  
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  What is that exact error message?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1: Run the
Power troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with power. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your Power.

Refer these steps:

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  Press Windows key +X, select
  Control panel.
  
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  Change the view by option
  on the top right to Large icons.
  
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  Click on troubleshooting
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Step 2: Change the “Power plans” settings.

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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/power-plans-faq#1TC=windows-8

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Source: DailyTech