See why Windows 10 finally surpassed XP

Windows 10 has finally surpassed both XP and 8.1 to become the second most popular desktop operating system in terms of Web traffic, just six months after its launch. Windows 10 is now on 11.9 percent of all computers around the globe.
In January 2016, Windows 10 snagged a global market share of 11.85 percent, up from 9.96 percent in December 2015, researchers at the Net Market Share have confirmed.
The latest number showed a healthy upturn following several months of slower growth in adoption.
Windows 10 is also vastly improved from previous versions, with modern features that include the Cortana voice assistant, a notification center and an improved Start menu.
Still, Windows XP remains deep-rooted, despite the fact that Microsoft stopped supporting updates for Windows XP in 2014; many people are still sticking with XP’s 14 year old operating system.
The increase in market share for Windows 10 signals that the new software may finally be getting a measure of mainstream awareness.
Following the poor reception to Windows 8, Microsoft is eager to prove that its successor, Windows 10, is an appealing and user-friendly operating system.
Windows 10 has enjoyed a remarkable run of success since it debuted in late July. It is the fastest-adopted version of Windows ever, already installed on more than 200 million devices.
Microsoft has been pushing the free upgrade through frequent pop-up reminders, which some may find annoying but which have undoubtedly helped trigger the increase in Windows 10 adoption.
Windows 10 is still listed as an optional upgrade, but Microsoft said it will change that status to a recommended upgrade early this year, which could prompt more people to install it.