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Windows 11 market share rises as 26H2 update improves performance
Windows 11 is seeing a resurgence in market share, reaching 71.5 percent globally as of September 2026, according to Statcounter data. In Germany, the operating system has reached a 79.89 percent adoption rate, while Windows 10 usage continues to decline.
Alongside market growth, the Windows 11 26H2 update has introduced significant performance optimizations. The update features a ‘Low Latency Profile’ that accelerates application launch times—improving Microsoft app speeds by approximately 40 percent and system element speeds by up to 70 percent. Additionally, users have reported notable improvements in memory efficiency, with some observing a reduction in RAM usage of approximately 2GB, which may benefit users on lower-end hardware.
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Irkutsk · Microsoft · Pavan Davuluri · Pedro Sánchez · Pentagon · Statcounter · United Kingdom · United States · Windows 11
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Microsoft released a new version of Windows 11, known as 26H2, which extends system support. touchit.sk