Windows 7 continues to play a major role in businesses around the country. According to Net Market Share’s data for December 2018, Windows 7 still constitutes 36.9% of the market share, while Windows 10 has just edged it out at 39.22%. As of August 2018, Windows 7 is still used by nearly 45 percent of businesses in the United States. Many businesses continue to use outdated operating systems in order to avoid the troubleshooting and expense of implementing new systems. Simply put, many businesses do not feel the need to fix what isn’t broken. Despite the success and prevalence of Windows 7, thousands of businesses will have to update their operating systems to Windows 10 and adjust their workflows to take advantage of its new features.
