Microsoft wants to modernize Windows 12 and will rely on AI for this

The tech company will try its hand again with Windows 12. Redmond plans to offer a modular version of its AI-powered operating system, optimized to take advantage of the hardware.

According to a report from Windows Central, the Microsoft team is working on an internal project to modernize the Windows platform. Known as CorePC, this initiative will build on the innovations of the Windows Core OS to create a modular and customizable version of Windows 12. Best of all, it will also offer native compatibility with Win32 apps from legacy systems.

The idea of modularizing Windows is a project that has been under study at Microsoft for several years. In Windows 12, this concept will allow hardware-based options to be integrated, meaning if you have a student laptop, you can get away with desktop features. This is possible because CorePC splits the operating system installation into multiple partitions.

Microsoft defines this as state separation and it was one of the foundations of Windows 10X before it was cancelled. Under this scheme, the operating system, drivers, and applications are separated, allowing the system to be updated in less than 90 seconds. Windows also becomes more secure because the OS is installed on a read-only partition, which prevents applications from modifying the registry.

Microsoft wants to create a modern and flexible Windows 12

The idea of Windows tailored to the needs of the user is not new. For years, Microsoft has divided its operating system offerings into consumer, developer, or enterprise-oriented versions. While some of them offered access to certain features, they all faced the same security issues or updates.

With Windows 12, Microsoft will create a modern, customizable operating system from the ground up that will span multiple users. The base version, running Edge, Office, and web or Android apps, will be released to compete with the Chromebook. On the other hand, the user will have access to a reliable version that is compatible with legacy Win32 applications.

During the presentation of Windows 10X, Microsoft stated that the separation of states will eliminate the problem of slow computers. By avoiding changes to the registry, the operating system will run as fast as it did on day one for the life of the computer. This is important as there are rumors that the technology is being tested with a silicon-optimized version that will rely on artificial intelligence capabilities.

An alliance between Microsoft and Intel could lead to a Windows 12 optimized for Meteor Lake processors. A report from Windows Central mentions that integrating artificial intelligence into the operating system will bring many of the features we already see in GPT-4, such as object and text recognition in images.

If Microsoft sticks to its plans, Windows 12 will be released in 2024.