HP exec says 30% of PCs still run Windows 10. Here’s why that number matters
News HP exec says 30% of PCs still run Windows 10. Here’s why that number matters HP's CFO reveals Windows 10 still holds a 30% market share, offering rare insider data beyond Statcounter or Steam estimates. Parkhill, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at HP, has revealed that Windows 10 still commands a market share of 30 percent, reports Windows Latest.
- ▪News HP exec says 30% of PCs still run Windows 10.
- ▪Here’s why that number matters HP's CFO reveals Windows 10 still holds a 30% market share, offering rare insider data beyond Statcounter or Steam estimates.
- ▪Parkhill, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at HP, has revealed that Windows 10 still commands a market share of 30 percent, reports Windows Latest.
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News HP exec says 30% of PCs still run Windows 10. Here’s why that number matters HP's CFO reveals Windows 10 still holds a 30% market share, offering rare insider data beyond Statcounter or Steam estimates. By Hans-Christian Dirscherl Managing Editor, PC-WELT Jul 27, 2026 6:30 am PDT Image: monticello/Shutterstock.com Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld reports HP’s CFO confirmed 30% of PCs still run Windows 10, providing the first reliable industry-insider data on the operating system’s market share.This significant user base prompted Microsoft to extend Windows 10 ESU support until October 2027, despite pushing users toward Windows 11.The substantial Windows 10 presence continues driving PC upgrade cycles and sales in EMEA and APJ regions as businesses transition.
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