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I know there is still a lot of time until then, but, I'm pretty curious what Microsoft's next step will be, after all, hundreds of millions of people will not throw away their computers in 2025 just because Microsoft will no longer support Windows 10.
I think in 2025 Microsoft will eliminate their delusional requirements and release Windows 12 as an update for everyone, even computers that do not support Windows 11.
Thoughts?
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Microsoft hasn’t confirmed a specific release date for Windows 12 yet. Everything else is rumor or speculation.
There's also no official word yet from Microsoft on exact hardware requirements for Windows 12.
That said, while future-proofing is wise, devices you purchase today could still put you in a good position. Even if Windows 12 introduces stricter requirements, your new Surface will likely last through vital support periods.
Thanks Emily, I understand you don't work for Microsoft. Hopefully you understand that's not the answer I'm looking for.
I'm already seriously annoyed that I have 3 perfectly good laptops that are all OVER specced for all of the requirements of Windows 11 with regard to Processor, RAM, SSD, etc. ... but they only have TPM 1.2.
The fact that I have to replace them all just because of the TPM version is absolutely infuriating.
In the past I have been able to rely on MS for at least 6 years of full OS support on any Laptop I've bought.
I'd like some reassurance from someone at MS that I'll be able to rely on them similarly ... especially because this time I'm actually buying an MS Laptop.
24H2 is still technically Windows 11, so WHEN is WIndows 12 or 13 or whatever coming out?
I am seriously looking for a more stabile and better performing windows, and win11 and 24H2 is just not cutting it. When is the next MAJOR windows operating system (numbered) gonna release, or any ideas when it is gonna release at least?
Just watched this week’s Zac Bowden’s podcast… He just directly confirmed a “next Windows 11 update” is coming in April 2024.
Sadly, Windows 12 is dead, no longer happening. Instead, we are getting yet another Windows 11 feature update.
Panos Panay leaving was the worst thing that could have happened…
Boring new year ahead for Windows.
I miss the 2000s and 2010s, the age before this WaaS stupidity…
Hello,
Microsoft’s decision to end support for Windows 10 aligns with its standard lifecycle policy for operating systems. Windows 10 was originally released in 2015, and Microsoft committed to a 10-year support lifecycle, which means support will officially end on October 14, 2025. After this date, Windows 10 will no longer receive feature update or security update. That doesn't mean you cannot use Windows 10 after that. You can use it for as long as it runs.
Just like when Windows 8 and 7 ended support, for business users, extended security update will be available to buy them some time to trasition. For home users, Microsoft recently also annouced that extended security update will be available as well.
In addition, you can use third party security program of your choice if you don't want to move to Win11.
As for 12, Microsoft has not officially announced Windows 12's release date yet as of now.
yeah it would be worse if Microsoft blocked windows 10 on people with blue screens that wouldnt go well if that happened so i am free to use win 10 until newer apps become unsupported. ive seen newer games like pizza tower (2023) running on windows xp so it will be possible to run gta 6 on win 10 when it comes out.