Microsoft does not take its finger off the line in its attempt to modernize Windows. After the Windows 8 fiasco and the cancellation of Windows Core, the technology would try its luck once again with Windows 12. Those from Redmond plan to offer a modular version of their operating system AI-powered and optimized to take advantage of hardware.
According to a report from windows central, a Microsoft team is working on an internal project that seeks to modernize the Windows platform. Known as CorePC, this initiative they would take the innovations of Windows Core OS to build a modular and customizable version of Windows 12. Best of all, it would also offer native compatibility for applications win32 of legacy systems.
The idea of separating Windows into modules is a project that has been studied for several years at Microsoft. In Windows 12, this concept would allow the integration of options based on hardware, that is, if you have an educational notebook you could do without features designed for a desktop computer. This is possible, since CorePC separates the OS installation into multiple partitions.
Microsoft defines this as state separation and it was one of the mainstays of Windows 10X before it was cancelled. Under this scheme, the operating system, drivers and applications are separated, allowing the system to update in less than 90 seconds. Windows also becomes more secure, since the OS is installed on a read-only partition which prevents applications from modifying the registry.
Microsoft wants to build a modern and flexible Windows 12
The idea of a Windows that adapts to the needs of the user is not something new. For years, Microsoft has divided its operating system offering into versions geared toward the end consumer, developer, or enterprise. Although some offered access to certain features, they were all exposed to the same security issues or updates.
With Windows 12, Microsoft would build a modern and configurable operating system from scratch that would span multiple users. A basic version running Edge, Office, and web or Android apps would be released for compete head-on with Chromebooks. On the other hand, the desktop user would have access to a robust version compatible with legacy Win32 applications.
During the presentation of Windows 10XMicrosoft revealed that the separation of states would eliminate the problem of slow computers. By not allowing changes to the registry, the operating system would run as fast as the first day for the entire life of the computer. This is important, since rumors claim that the technology performs tests with a version optimized for silicon which would rely on AI capabilities.
The alliance between Microsoft and Intel could translate into a Windows 12 optimized for Meteor Lake processors. The report of windows central He mentions that integrating AI into the operating system would bring many of the features we already see in GPT-4, such as object recognition and text within images.
If Microsoft sticks to its plans, Windows 12 will be released in 2024.