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The linked article saying their making changes to how they collect their data makes it likely that the December reports are garbage. Something to keep in mind is that they apparently get their data by seeing what operating system people are using when viewing certain websites, and, personally, I've never found a complete list of websites they monitor. If the monitor mostly tech sites, the surge in xp users could simply be people looking to buy new computers. Whether or not there is an explanation, month to month reports like this, especially since they don't give all the information, aren't going to be a reliable look at the real market share. They just give a general idea of what the market share is likely to be over a longer period of time. So, comparing it to last months is pointless. Comparing it to 6 months ago, or 12 months ago might show an actual trend.