Rumors about Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 12 operating system are buzzing, as leaks of its system requirements surface. Just two years after Windows 11’s release, the company seems to be gearing up for its successor. Windows 12 is expected to bring major platform upgrades, modernizing the OS with AI, quicker updates, and enhanced security. Here are the details…
Microsoft plans major platform upgrades for “Windows 12” that will modernize the OS with AI, faster updates, and better security
For years, Microsoft aimed to modernize the Windows platform. Windows Core OS was an attempt to create a lightweight, secure, and fast-to-update platform. However, Microsoft never launched a version for traditional PC form factors. Windows 10X, the last attempt, was canceled in 2021 after extensive testing and development.
Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans indicate that the company is working on a new project called CorePC. This project intends to modernize the Windows platform with similar innovations as Windows Core OS, but with a focus on compatibility for legacy Win32 applications. CorePC is designed to be modular and customizable, allowing Microsoft to configure different “editions” of Windows with various feature and app compatibility levels.
CorePC is rumored to implement state separation, allowing for faster updates and a more secure platform by creating read-only partitions. State separation also enables quicker and more reliable system reset functionality, crucial for competing with Chromebooks in the education sector. Microsoft’s approach with CorePC is to deconstruct the full Windows desktop into a modular, adaptable system while maintaining support for legacy apps and workflows as needed. This strategy could enable Microsoft to deliver a Windows version that rivals Chromebooks in terms of OS size, performance, and features.
Microsoft is also reportedly exploring a “silicon-optimized” version of CorePC, focusing on AI capabilities and vertically integrated hardware and software experiences, similar to Apple Silicon. AI-driven features under development include context-aware prompts, object and text recognition within images, and dedicated hardware support for specific AI functions. As plans and features may change before the launch, tech enthusiasts and industry experts eagerly await further announcements and developments regarding the much-anticipated Windows 12.
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