Windows 7 usage doubles in two months as support for Windows 10 nears its end

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Windows 7, released 15 years ago, is experiencing a sudden surge in popularity, with its market share doubling in just two months. The operating system's share grew from 2% in July 2025 to 5.2% by September, while Windows 10 usage declines ahead of its support end. The reasons for this unexpected resurgence of Windows 7 remain unclear, though it coincides with Windows 11 reintroducing a feature lost in Windows Vista.


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