Based on the latest statistics from Steam, as of March 2023, there has been a 10.97% rise in the usage of Windows 10 and a 10.35% decline in the usage of Windows 11. The statistics comprise data on frequently used operating systems, processors, video cards, and other hardware-related information. However, the reliability of these statistics is questionable since they rely on voluntary participation in the survey by users.
The majority of Steam users use Windows as their operating system, but Valve is working to optimize Linux games through Proton technology. Despite this, Windows still dominates on the platform.
The latest report shows that 97.75% of Steam users use Windows. The majority of Steam users are using either Windows 11 or Windows 10. However, there is a rise in Windows 10 usage and a decline in Windows 11 usage.
Valve, the company behind Steam, publishes a monthly update on hardware and software statistics for its platform. But they do not provide any official statement regarding these statistics. That's because they rely on voluntary user input and may not be entirely precise. Nevertheless, the data collection was carried out to gain insights into the presence of various platforms among gaming devices.
It is noteworthy that even though Windows 10 is the most dominant operating system, there are still users who prefer Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. However, this trend is expected to change on January 1, 2024, which is when Steam will discontinue support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1.
Unfortunately, Microsoft does not provide accurate statistics regarding the usage of their operating system. Therefore, there are no official statistics available for use.
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