Windows 10: Windows 10 kept its dominating lead in April 2023 over Windows 11

Windows 10 continues to be the most popular version of Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system, even though Windows 11's usage share continues to climb.

Usage statistics tracking service Statcounter published its stats for April 2023 today. Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system had a usage share of 71.36% in April, followed by Windows 11 with a usage share of 23.11% and Windows 7 with a usage share of 3.78%.

Windows 10 dropped by 2.10% compared to March. Windows 11 increased its share by 2.16% in April 2023, and Windows 7 stopped its massive decline in 2023 and even gained 0.06%.

Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 in January 2023 and the operating system's usage share has fallen from a December 2022 high of 11.2% to just 3.78% in April 2023. Several software companies have ended support for Windows 7 already, or display notifications to users that support is ending soon.



Windows 10's share benefitted the most from end of support of Windows 7, as it jumped about 5% in the time. Windows 11 continues its slow rise, gaining between 1% and 2% in the preceding months.

The statistics are not 100% accurate, as Statcounter's data is limited. While it is good enough to identify trends, it may fluctuate.

Microsoft announced this week that it won't release new feature updates for Windows 10. The operating system continues to receive security updates, and maybe also smaller updates, but there won't be major update releases for Windows 10 going forward.

Windows 10 will run out of support in October 2025. Windows 11 will certainly continue its climb, but it may not surpass Windows 10 until October 2025, unless its usage share rise accelerates.

Microsoft might release Windows 12, the next version of Windows, in 2024, and this will change the dynamic again significantly. Microsoft has yet to make an official announcement regarding Windows 12, but it is possible that Windows 11 devices may be upgraded to Windows 12 for free once it is released.

The first Windows 11 LTSC versions will come out in 2024, and this may accelerate the migration to Windows 11 in Enterprise and Education environments.

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Cumulative Updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, April 2023

The following release notes coincide with Cumulative updates for all the supported versions of Windows, released on April 11th, 2023.

Windows 11

Windows 11 22H2: April 11, 2023—KB5025239 (OS Build 22621.1555)

April 11, 2023—KB5025239 (OS Build 22621.1555) - Microsoft Support

Improvements

This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5023778 (released March 28, 2023). When you install this KB:

• New! This update implements the new Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) as a Windows inbox feature. For more information, see By popular demand: Windows LAPS available now!
  
• This update addresses a compatibility issue. The issue occurs because of unsupported use of the registry.
  

Download: Download KB5025239 MSU for Windows 11 v22H2 64-bit (x64)

Windows 11 (original release): April 11, 2023—KB5025224 (OS Build 22000.1817)

April 11, 2023—KB5025224 (OS Build 22000.1817) - Microsoft Support

Improvements

This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5023774 (released March 28, 2023). When you install this KB:

• New! This update implements the new Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) as a Windows inbox feature. For more information, see By popular demand: Windows LAPS available now!
  
• This update affects the Arab Republic of Egypt. The update supports the government’s daylight saving time change order for 2023.
  
• This update addresses a compatibility issue. The issue occurs because of unsupported use of the registry.
  
• This update addresses a known issue that affects kiosk device profiles. If you have enabled automatic logon, it might not work. After Autopilot completes provisioning, these devices stay on the credential screen. This issue occurs after you install updates dated January 10, 2023, and later
  

Download: Download KB5025224 MSU for Windows 11 v21H2 64-bit (x64)

Windows 10

Windows 10 22H2: April 11, 2023—KB5025221 (OS Builds 19042.2846, 19044.2846, and 19045.2846)

April 11, 2023—KB5025221 (OS Builds 19042.2846, 19044.2846, and 19045.2846) - Microsoft Support

Highlights

• This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.
  

If you installed earlier updates, only the new updates in this package would be downloaded and installed on your device.

Download: Download KB5025221 MSU for Windows 10 v20H2, v21H2, and v22H2 64-bit (x64)

1/19/23
IMPORTANT After March 2023, there are no more optional, non-security preview releases for the supported editions of Windows 10, version 20H2 and Windows 10, version 21H2. Only cumulative monthly security updates (known as the "B" or Update Tuesday release) will continue for these versions. Windows 10, version 22H2 will continue to receive security and optional releases.

https://twitter.com/WindowsUpdate/status/1635692351996801059

��Resources

• Learn about the different types of monthly updates: https://msft.it/6017eRKoX

• Find resources, tools, and news about known issues and safeguards: https://msft.it/6016eRKon

• Have an issue? File feedback to our engineers: https://msft.it/6018eRKok

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Cumulative Updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, April 2023

Microsoft typically releases cumulative updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 on a monthly basis, which include security fixes, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

It is likely that Microsoft will continue to release cumulative updates for both operating systems in April 2023, as long as the operating systems are still supported at that time. These updates are important for maintaining the security and stability of your device, so it's a good idea to keep your operating system up to date by regularly checking for and installing available updates.