Microsoft Announces, Windows 11, Will Launch in October.<br />Microsoft Announces, Windows 11, Will Launch in October.<br />On August 31, Microsoft said that it will start offering <br />free upgrades to Windows 11, the next version <br />of its desktop operating system, on October 5.<br />On August 31, Microsoft said that it will start offering <br />free upgrades to Windows 11, the next version <br />of its desktop operating system, on October 5.<br />CNBC reports that Windows, first released in 1985, remains a key piece of Microsoft’s business.<br />In the second quarter, Windows saw $6.6 billion in revenue, 14% of the company’s total revenue.<br />In the second quarter, Windows saw $6.6 billion in revenue, 14% of the company’s total revenue.<br />According to CNBC, the successful release <br />of Windows 11 could help to secure <br />the future of the franchise.<br />According to CNBC, the successful release <br />of Windows 11 could help to secure <br />the future of the franchise.<br />Aaron Woodman, general manager for Windows marketing, said that Microsoft will use on-device data to determine which devices will get the upgrade first.<br />Aaron Woodman, general manager for Windows marketing, said that Microsoft will use on-device data to determine which devices will get the upgrade first.<br />The Windows Update feature will reportedly notify people when the upgrade is available.<br />To check for the update manually, users can also go to Settings > System > Windows Update.<br />Windows 10 was released in 2015, making this the longest period of time between iterations of Windows.<br />The update comes as Microsoft faces <br />fierce competition from Chromebooks <br />running Google’s Chrome OS.<br />The update comes as Microsoft faces <br />fierce competition from Chromebooks <br />running Google’s Chrome OS.<br />Windows remains the world’s most <br />popular PC operating system with <br />1.3 billion monthly active devices.<br />Windows remains the world’s most <br />popular PC operating system with <br />1.3 billion monthly active devices.<br />Microsoft said the company will continue <br />to support Windows 10 through 2025
