Windows 12: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors

It’s expected to be released in 2025, although there has been no official confirmation from Microsoft.

When Will Windows 12 Be Released?

I should start by saying that I can’t verify yet that Windows 12 is even real.

That said, I do think it’s coming.

It’s just not clear when.

The code names I’ve seen for this version of Windows include Hudson Valley and Next Valley.

Remarkably, that was in early 2022, less than six months after Windows 11 was first publicly available!

But, we can still guess.

This makes it unlikely that we’ll also see Windows 12 this year.

Before its public appearance, Windows 12 will probably follow a similar release structure as other versions of Windows.

We think Microsoft will release Windows 12 in 2025 at theearliest.

Watch for a mention of it at aWindows event.

And that’s to be expected with any major release.

Below is a neat look at what Windows 12 could look like from Concept Central.

I also likethis W12 concept from designer Avdan.

In fact, it’s already happening in Windows 11.

If Windows 12 gets rid of Control Panel entirely,all the Control Panel appletsmight be moved into prefs.

Windows 12 could improve on this by letting us install Android apps via theirAPK file.

There are several online stores that let you download these files.

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It was around in the early 2000s but was eventually discontinued in 2013.

I keep it updated with all the rumors and leaks about Windows 12 as they come in.

To install Windows 12, your system must meet the minimum system requirements.

These include TPM 2.0 andUEFIwith Secure Boot.

Windows 12 will likely work similarly.

But, nobody knows for sure until Microsoft makes this clear.

Windows 12 isnotavailable from Microsoft.

There isn’t a Windows 12 beta version or any other pre-release builds.

At least not yet.

They aren’t real.

If this OS does get released, the official place to get it will be from Microsoft.

Of course, brand-new devices, like theMicrosoft Surfaceline of computers, will ship with Windows 12 preinstalled.