As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches in just over a year, many business owners are asking themselves, “Why haven’t we upgraded to Windows 11 yet?” If you’re one of them, you’re not alone.

While research shows that most businesses are capable of making the transition, a surprising number have yet to take the leap. Despite the fact that upgrading is free and straightforward, many are holding back.

A recent study involving over 750,000 Windows 10 systems revealed that 88% are running on hardware fully compatible with Windows 11. Yet, 82% of businesses still haven’t made the move.

This is concerning, especially with the October 2025 deadline looming. After that date, Windows 10 will no longer receive free updates, including critical security patches. Without these, your business could face serious security risks.

So, what’s causing the hesitation? For many, it’s the fear of disrupting day-to-day operations. The thought of upgrading an entire business system might seem daunting, with worries about potential downtime or technical issues.

However, upgrading to Windows 11 is often much simpler than you might expect, especially when you have expert guidance (reach out to us if you’d like help with this).

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