Do Boomers Care About Windows 10? [INFOGRAPHIC]

View and download our July infographic here: Windows 10 Awareness Survey

Do Seniors Care About Windows 10?

Summer greetings! Sunny holidays in June and July are perfect for barbecues and get-togethers--and relaxing vacations away from home. Luckily, it's easier than ever to keep contact with loved ones while traveling by using emails, chats, and video calls. But with all the summer activities going on, you might have missed an important announcement by Microsoft. If you're a Windows user, this July could be very exciting... or concerning. With that teaser in mind, we here at Bask have created a short survey to gauge interest and awareness in upcoming Windows news. Here are the full results we received!

1. Do you use Windows on your computer?

• Yes: 98%
• No: 2%

2. Do you know which version of Windows you use?

• Yes: 91%
• No: 9%

3. Which version of Windows do you use?

• Windows 8 or 8.1: 26%
• Windows 7: 56%
• Windows Vista: 8%
• Windows XP: 10%
• An older version of Windows: 0%

4. Did you know that Microsoft has announced Windows 10?

• Yes: 54%
• No: 46%

5. Did you know Windows 10 will be available at the end of July?

• Yes: 34%
• No: 66%

6. Did you know that if you currently use Windows 7 or 8, you may be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free?

• Yes: 28%
• No: 72%

7. If you receive the upgrade for free, will you upgrade to Windows 10?

• Yes: 36%
• No: 5%
• Unsure / need more info: 59%

8. If you don't qualify for a free upgrade, will you still upgrade to Windows 10?

• Yes: 4%
• No: 34%
• Unsure / need more info: 62%

9. Does the idea of upgrading your existing Windows software to the new version concern you?

• Yes: 67%
• No: 33%

10. Have you upgraded Windows software in the past? (Select all that apply.)

• Yes, I've done it with no help: 12%
• Yes, but I had help from someone else or a tech support company: 34%
• Yes, but I went back to the old version: 5%
• No, I have never done it because it's too difficult or confusing: 18%
• No, I have never done it because I'm happy with my current Windows version: 38%

11. What do you use your computer for? (Select all that apply.)

• Staying in touch with friends and family: 90%
• Finding new friends or local events: 25%
• Browsing the web: 80%
• Online shopping: 68%
• Online banking or finance: 58%
• Playing games: 50%
• Entertainment (music or video): 20%
• Other (please specify): 27% -- "Excel and Word docs," "Quicken," "Work and Business," "Games"

12. Do any of the following reasons prevent you from upgrading to Windows 10? (Select all that apply.)

• I'm afraid to lose touch with friends and family: 22%
• I'm afraid I won't be able to browse the web: 18%
• I'm afraid I won't be able to shop online: 14%
• I'm afraid I won't be able to manage my finances or bank online: 16%
• I'm afraid I won't be able to play games or access entertainment: 13%
• None of these: 47%
• Other (please specify): 32%
  • "Don't want to mess something up that's working fine."
  • "I've heard too many undesirable things about Windows 10."
  • "I'm used to Windows 7 and how it works."
  • "New Windows versions always have bugs at first."

13. How old are you?

• Under 55: 3%
• 56 65: 10%
• 66 75: 40%
• 76 85: 35%
• Over 85: 13%

14. What is your gender?

• Male: 46%
• Female: 53%
• Other / prefer not to answer: 2%

So will Windows 10 be a "boom" or a "bust" with today's seniors? Much has been made of Microsoft's newest OS, but the details are hard to pin down--even for dedicated techies. Given that many seniors are interested in upgrading but few want to invest, only time will tell how Windows 10 affects Baby Boomers' computers.