Microsoft wouldn't confirm Windows 12, but what it did say reveals when the next version may arrive, what it will include, and why it could look a lot like Windows 11.

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The release targets the Windows Recovery Environment and plays a major role in how systems recover from boot failures. While attention in the Windows ecosystem has recently centered on failed updates ...

For years, Microsoft has hyped Windows 11 cas an OS with AI, and the company is finally putting the building blocks in place for that transformation. Microsoft execs shared examples of how the company ...

PCWorld reports that Windows 12, codenamed ‘Hudson Valley Next,’ is expected to launch in 2026 with deep AI integration and a modular CorePC architecture. The operating system will likely require NPUs ...

Microsoft uses a Global Device ID (GDID) in Windows. This makes Windows installations uniquely identifiable, survives reboots ...