A new report has caught the internet's attention, claiming that Windows 12 is coming this year and will be a modular, AI-powered OS. Here's why that's wrong.

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As support for Windows 10 approaches its final stretch, Microsoft is preparing what could be one of the most significant overhauls in the history of its flagship operating system.

Updated March 6, 2026: While Microsoft has not made an official announcement, multiple reports now point to a potential launch of Windows 12, codenamed 'Hudson Valley Next,' later this year in 2026..

Microsoft is currently focusing all they can on Windows 11. Not only did the company recently dub 2025 as the “Year of the Windows 11 PC Refresh,” but this year’s CES has been all about Windows 11 and ...

The Windows 12 release date could be September 2024, based on current rumors, though no official announcement has been made by Microsoft. While it may seem like quite a quick turnaround for a new ...

Windows 12 is expected to launch in 2025, featuring new enhanced AI capabilities, improved ARM support, state-of-the-art update cycles, and UI improvements, and it might be free to upgrade from ...