Windows 12 FAQ: Is it coming in 2024? (Plus some surprising predictions)
Summary
And judging by the latest crop of rumors, it appears were now back on a schedule that includes a new major version of Windows every three or four years. The rumor mill was working overtime at the end of 2023, helped along by some (perhaps strategic) leaks from partners that suggested we would indeed get yet another "big bang" release in 2024, roughly three years after the launch of Windows 11. Also: Windows on Arm redux: Can Microsoft deliver a silicon surprise before years end? On local hardware, its invested a ton of resources in virtualizing core Windows functions so theyre less vulnerable to traditional attacks. On Arm-based PCs, in particular, dont be surprised to see features that run legacy Win32 apps in virtual sessions that are sandboxed to prevent them from tampering with the operating system.