Microsoft says Windows 10 app sales are up – despite claims otherwise

As you would expect the Microsoft Lumia 650 XL will be running Windows 10 Mobile on launch, and the images show that the smartphone will have a front-facing flash. Typically, a user is required to install a virtual machine on his or her system, glean a copy of the old operating system, and then dedicate some processing power for this suite to run.

According to a report by Forbes, Microsoft has announced that it will automatically update PCs that are running on Windows 7 and Windows 8.

“Depending upon your Windows Update settings, this may cause the upgrade process to automatically initiate on your device”, according to Microsoft’s Windows blog. That said, Windows 8.x still accounts for the majority of Windows Store downloads, though that will soon shift as Windows 10 users are the fastest growing download segment (both in volume and total percentage of downloads).

Spiceworks users had previously revealed in a survey that about 40% of them would be taking the plunge and upgrading to Windows 10 within the first year the new OS was out. Windows 10 was created to steer users to those services. To achieve this goal, Windows 10 takes full advantage of state-of-the-art hardware technologies to help protect user identities, information, and devices against hacking and malware threats. Microsoft also claims that 76 percent of its enterprise customers are piloting its new OS.

Microsoft is definitely having problems with the adoption rate of Windows 10, which has only surpassed 10 percent in January. So far, Windows 10’s penetration rate among businesses is 18 percent, the company says.

Since assuming the CEO role in February 2014, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been pushing the company to adapt to a world where people are increasingly using mobile gadgets in addition to PCs, and where businesses are moving more of their operations online. They were “eager for something more akin to the Windows desktop platform than what Windows Phone actually had to offer”. But this isn’t a recommended strategy considering that you might miss out on security updates. You’ll find the option to return to Windows 7 or 8.

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This heralds a new direction by Microsoft to ensure that its latest operating system is a success. Remember, you have only 31 days to change your mind. This revenue on Windows Store is derived from three major branches: paid apps, in-app purchases such as additional content or game customizations, and in-app advertisements.