Study finds that 32% of Windows users plan to upgrade to Windows 11

Despite some disagreement over the minimum hardware requirements, Microsoft just published the first official Windows 11 build, and there’s a group of folks who can’t wait to upgrade.

According to a new YouGov research, 35 percent of users plan to update to Windows 11 as soon as possible.

The study of 1,200 people was performed immediately following Microsoft’s June 24 event, and the results suggest that 20% of existing Windows users expect to upgrade from an older version of Windows within the next six months. Another 7% intend to update in the next 12 months, and 5% in the next year or longer. 14 percent of those polled say they have no plans to upgrade at all.

There are a variety of causes that could be driving up the number of people who wish to upgrade. Windows 11 includes some much-needed visual enhancements as well as new multitasking capabilities.

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Microsoft even worked to improve the Microsoft Store in Windows 10 so that Android apps like TikTok are supported. These are some of the most eagerly awaited features.

According to the YouGov poll, 35% of adults in the United States are aware of Windows 11, while 63% are not. This could be due to Microsoft’s heavy marketing of Windows 11, particularly on social media. It teased the event for a few days with YouTube videos and tweets, only to have it ruined by a leak that exposed an early version of Windows 11.

People who aren’t on Windows, according to YouGov, are 8 percent more likely to switch operating systems in the following year. It’s unclear what drives those figures, but Windows 11’s centered Taskbar and Start Menu are reminiscent of Apple’s MacOS. Furthermore, integrating Android mobile phone apps to Windows is comparable to what Apple has done with iPhone apps on its M1 Macs.

Windows 11 isn’t expected to be released until the second part of this year, and it will be phased in until 2022. This holiday season, new PCs running Windows 11 should begin shipping.

If you’re ready to update, you may do it with only a few clicks through the Windows Insider program. Just be prepared for a slew of bugs and other flaws, as Microsoft is still gathering feedback on Windows 11 before releasing it in its final form.