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Find global or domestic operating system market share information, that shows the market share of Windows 7, 8, and 10. Using that information, answer this question: How successful is Windows 7 compared with other versions of Windows?
Comparing the last one year statistics of Windows 7, 8 and 10, as per the data provided by statcounter Globalstats, it has been seen that Windows 10 has captured a vast market with approximately 59% whereas Windows 7's contribution to the market is approximately 31%. Windows 8 hold 7% of the market and remaining are other versions like XP and Vista.
Windows 7 has been all time favorite of all the Windows user. It
was recently only when windows 10 surpassed Windows 7 on the number
of users, upgrading to the latest version. though Microsoft has
declared end of support for Windows 7, numerous number of people
are still holding the decade old Windows 7 operating system.
Just before the Windows 10 arrived, Windows 7 was holding 61% of
the market share in year 2015.
Windows 7 has it all with improved desktop navigation to working
with languages of your choice. It had unprecedented compatibility
with many programs designed for previous version of Windows.
With latest Version Windows 10 in market offering browsers like
edge, the search master - Cortana and the new start menu along with
Task view and Virtual desktops, its becoming difficult for Windows
7 to continue. Also, the Microsoft's decision of end of support for
Windows 7 will see a drastic decline in the user's of Windows
7.
With few users, who believe Windows 7 is incomparable to any other
Windows and with all classic features, Windows 7 still hold its
popularity.