Windows 10 Continues to Evolve Amidst User Preferences
Recent data from Statcounter reveals that Windows 10 remains the dominant player in the Windows desktop market, commanding a substantial 61 percent share. In contrast, Windows 11 trails with approximately 35 percent of users. This enduring popularity of Windows 10 presents Microsoft with a compelling reason to continue enhancing the older operating system, even as official support is set to conclude soon.
Much of Microsoft’s ongoing development efforts appear to be concentrated on the Windows 10 Start menu, which has increasingly become a canvas for advertisements promoting the company’s various products and services. The Start menu is evolving into what some might describe as a digital billboard, showcasing Microsoft’s offerings prominently.
However, amidst the promotional content, Microsoft has introduced meaningful updates. According to reports from Windows Latest, the latest enhancement to the Windows 10 Start Menu includes the integration of Windows 11’s Microsoft 365 account manager within the Start Menu’s sidebar. This addition allows users to seamlessly toggle between different Microsoft 365 accounts and local Windows accounts with ease.
By clicking the new icon for the Microsoft 365 account manager, users gain immediate access to essential options such as Change account settings, Lock, and Sign out. Furthermore, this feature provides direct pathways to Microsoft 365 and OneDrive, streamlining user experience.
It is worth noting that there is currently no option to disable the Microsoft 365 account manager within the Start menu, nor is there a way to opt out of the persistent prompts encouraging users to upgrade to a paid Microsoft 365 subscription. This strategic positioning reflects Microsoft’s broader goal of placing their products and services front and center, with the hope of enticing users to make purchases or upgrades.
Further reading: Hey everyone, it’s time to upgrade to Windows 11
Editor’s note: This article first published on September 12, but was updated when the change was pushed to all Windows users.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and localized from German.
