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Windows 7 appears to still be running on at least million machines, despite Microsoft ending support for the operating system a year ago. ZDNet has been analyzing the proportion of PCs still running Windows 7 across various analytics reports.

While each data source pegs Windows 7 at different percentages of market share, most agree that the OS still makes up for around 20 percent of PCs. Microsoft has said for years that there are 1. In reality, it could still be in use by more than million devices worldwide. It quickly became a massively popular version of Windows, especially with businesses.

It was clear from looking at the market share of the operating system last year that it would take a year or two to get Windows 7 firmly below 10 percent market share. It may take even longer for Windows 7 to finally disappear, especially after a year when many have turned to PCs for remote working and home schooling. Microsoft reported an increase in PC demand and usage due to the pandemic.

Microsoft revealed a few key statistics about the state and future of Windows 10 -- here's a rundown. Microsoft is committed to getting the Windows 10 operating system on devices around the world, and we got a glimpse of the the next stage of that expansion at an event in New York City on Tuesday.

Microsoft announced the latest version of it's Surface Pro line with the Surface Pro 4 , a 2-in-1 hybrid device, and a pair of smartphones: The Lumia and Lumia XL. And then there was the surprise reveal of the Surface Book , Microsoft's first laptop. Microsoft's Terry Myerson, executive vice president of the Windows and Devices group, announced that Windows 10 has already been installed on more than million devices devices since its launch on July Microsoft officials didn't elaborate.

Windows OEM Pro revenue was down two percent compared to a very strong year-ago quarter, which was helped by the end-of-support for Windows 7. In , Microsoft officials said t hey expected Windows 10 to be on 1 billion devices by late summer The original 1 billion device goal encompassed all kinds of devices that were designed to run the OS in some flavor, including desktops, PCs, laptops, tablets, Windows Phones, Xbox One gaming consoles, Surface Hub conferencing systems, HoloLens augmented reality goggles and various Internet of Things IoT devices.

At that time officials also said they expected the majority of those 1 billion devices to be PCs and tablets. A year later, Microsoft execs conceded they were unlikely to make that 1 billion by goal. Microsoft officials said Office now has million paid seats. There are currently 50 million Microsoft consumer subscribers. If you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

Learn more. Windows 10 now has million monthly active users. Terry Myerson speaking at Microsoft Build We as a company are optimistic about what technology can do for us.

I believe technology can in fact drive economic growth all over the world. I believe technology can empower us in our daily lives.