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October 15, 2025

EaseUS Unveils Windows OS Migration Case Study Report 2025 Q3: Data Analysis and Insights

EaseUS has released its Q3 2025 Windows OS Migration Case Study Report, analyzing data from 69,984 users and 132,117 migration operations. Key findings include: - Migration paths: - SSD to USB: 32.23% (for backups or portability) - SSD to SSD: 28.09% (for upgrades) - HDD to USB: 13.59% (for data extraction or backup) - HDD to SSD: 10.56% (for performance upgrades) - System drive capacity trends show a shift towards larger drives, with 500GB to 1TB as the new standard and an increase in drives nearing 2TB. - Windows version adoption: - Windows 11: 58.06% - Windows 10: 40.31% - Windows 7/8: 1.39%

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October 4, 2025

How to Install Windows 11 on a New PC: The Ultimate 2025…

To install Windows 11 on a new PC, you need the following: a brand-new PC without an operating system, a working Windows computer to prepare installation media, a USB flash drive (16GB or larger), a valid Windows 11 license key, and a stable internet connection. To create installation media, download Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool on a functioning computer, run it, accept the license terms, and select “Create installation media for another PC.” Choose a USB flash drive as the destination, and the tool will download Windows 11 onto the USB. To install Windows 11, insert the USB into the new PC and reboot it. Access the BIOS/UEFI boot menu and set the USB drive as the primary boot option. Once the setup loads, select your language, region, and keyboard layout, enter your product key, and accept the license terms. Choose your primary SSD or HDD for a clean installation, which will erase all existing data on that drive. After installation, Windows will reboot multiple times. Complete the out-of-the-box experience by naming your PC, creating a user account, selecting privacy settings, and connecting to Wi-Fi. Post-installation, check for missing drivers via Windows Update and install essential software like a web browser and antivirus. If you need to transfer files from an old PC, consider using system migration software like 4DDiG Partition Manager for a smoother transition. You can install Windows 11 without a license key but will need to activate it later. If your new PC cannot connect to the internet, download necessary network drivers on another computer and transfer them via USB.

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September 5, 2025

Enterprises staying on Windows 10 could shell out billions

Free support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, leading to potential costs of up to .3 billion in the first year for enterprises that choose extended security updates. Microsoft has over 1.4 billion monthly active devices, with approximately 30 percent (around 420 million) being used by commercial or public sector organizations. An estimated 181 million enterprise devices are currently running Windows 10, and projections suggest about 121 million will still be active when support ends. Each device requiring a year of Extended Security Updates could result in significant expenses. Additionally, Windows 11 has a higher rate of system crashes (1.2 percent) and hard resets (9.9 percent) compared to Windows 10, with issues often linked to drivers and migrations rather than the OS itself. Tim Flower from Nexthink emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to OS migrations, focusing on user experience rather than just compliance.