: Allowing Windows to run lean on low-end hardware while remaining powerful on workstations. Current Status: Windows 11 24H2 vs. Windows 12
While Microsoft has not officially named its next major version "Windows 12," The Origin of the "Windows 12" Rumors (2022) : Allowing Windows to run lean on low-end
: Microsoft may stick with the "Windows 11" branding longer to avoid further fragmenting the user base, given that many PCs still cannot officially run Windows 11 due to hardware requirements. Summary of Key Dates Early 2022 First reports of a three-year release cycle. Late 2022 : Allowing Windows to run lean on low-end