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Will it be Windows 12 or Windows 11 24H2?

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It isn't apparent whether the new version of Windows will be called Windows 12 or Windows 11 24H2. I guess we will know for sure later this year.

Windows 11 version 24H2: New features, next-gen AI PCs, and everything we know so far

I have looked at the Windows Insider website and it looks like they are testing some features that may end up future versions of Windows (Windows 12?) in the Canary Channel. Is anybody on this forum testing builds in the Canary Channel? The latest is "Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26020" that was released on January 3, 2024.

Build 26020 (Canary Channel)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 HomeAMD Ryzen 7 6800H with Radeon 680M GPU (486MB...Micron DDR5-4800 (2400MHz) 16GB (2 x 8GB)
OS
Windows 11 Home
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2022)
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with Radeon 680M GPU (486MB RAM)
Memory
Micron DDR5-4800 (2400MHz) 16GB (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB RAM)
Sound Card
n/a
Monitor(s) Displays
15.6-inch
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 300Hz
Hard Drives
2 x Samsung 980 (1TB M.2 NVME SSD)
PSU
n/a
Mouse
Wireless Mouse M510
Internet Speed
1200Mbps/35Mbps
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Malwarebytes
Yes, probably the Windows 11 Canary versions are a preview of Windows 12 features (such as UEFI only installation, Legacy mode is dropped, but there is a workaround), but I think it is too soon for a release version. Probably after Windows 10 EOL in 2025.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11 Pro v21H2 (build 22000.556)Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generat...Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
OS
Windows 11 Pro v21H2 (build 22000.556)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Custom-built PC
CPU
Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
Motherboard
Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
Memory
2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
Asus GT620-1GD3 (nVidia GeForce GT 620 1GB DDR3)
Sound Card
Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
Monitor(s) Displays
Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
Screen Resolution
1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
Hard Drives
Patriot Burst Elite 480GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
PSU
Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
Case
SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
Cooling
Stock Intel CPU Fan, 1x 8cm fan at the back
Keyboard
Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
Mouse
Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
Internet Speed
100Mbps
Browser
Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
Antivirus
Microsoft Windows Defender
Other Info
Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 2.3 graphics drivers, WEI score 5.1
I've downloaded and installed 24H2 on several of my OLD PC's, that Do have AMD cpu's, and they run FAST, and faultless.
On some others, it will install but then won't boot.
Those are the much older PC's with Intel CPU's, and the lack of the SSE4.2 instruction set, in the CPU.
That is required for 24H2 to boot up and run.
 
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At a glance

Windows 11/Pro/64
OS
Windows 11/Pro/64
Hope it will be 12 as it might confuse some new members or guests like windows 8.1 did at first.
 

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Windows 11 Home 64Snapdragon(R) X Elite - X1E80100 - Qualcomm(R...Samsung3982 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
OS
Windows 11 Home 64
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 5G
CPU
Snapdragon(R) X Elite - X1E80100 - Qualcomm(R) Oryon(TM
Motherboard
Samsung
Memory
3982 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
Sound Card
Built in Samsung
Hard Drives
998.88 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
911.15 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space
Case
grey
Cooling
Air cooled via built in fans
Keyboard
Touch or screen touch
Mouse
none
Internet Speed
Fast
Browser
Microsoft Dev
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Yeah, that was a real naming mistake. Win-9 would have been nicer. But either way, the program itself was GREAT!

My first install of Windows 8.1/Pro/64 was to a 120GB SSD. I then moved that SSD to several other PC's of different ages and with different CPU's. Win 8.1 adjusted itself to each new environment and ran like it had been installed there. That's the first OS that I ever saw that would do that. Since then, I've found that Windows 10 and 11 can do that too.

TM :cool:
 
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Windows 11/Pro/64
OS
Windows 11/Pro/64
The software company, X-Lite, has released Windows 11, 24h2, V2. Smaller, lighter and faster than any previous Windows OS. It's minus most of the bloatware that has loaded down Windows for so long.

I just installed it on this PC, on a separate SSD, as a secondary OS. Boy, is it ever FAST!
 

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Windows 11/Pro/64
OS
Windows 11/Pro/64
And now, it has been moved up to my Every Day OS. I couldn't ask for better.
It's FAST, and I gained even more speed by changing the CAS Latency of my RAM from 11T to 9T.
 

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Windows 11/Pro/64
OS
Windows 11/Pro/64
TechnoMageSG1 said:
Yeah, that was a real naming mistake. Win-9 would have been nicer. But either way, the program itself was GREAT!

My first install of Windows 8.1/Pro/64 was to a 120GB SSD. I then moved that SSD to several other PC's of different ages and with different CPU's. Win 8.1 adjusted itself to each new environment and ran like it had been installed there. That's the first OS that I ever saw that would do that. Since then, I've found that Windows 10 and 11 can do that too.

TM :cool:
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I love Windows X Lite. I use it on my smallest hard drive laptop. Very quick, clean and neat. :)
 

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Windows 11 Professional Insider Preview CanaryIntel Iris Xe GraphicsLenovo8gb DDR4 RAM
OS
Windows 11 Professional Insider Preview Canary
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion X360 Convertible
CPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Motherboard
Lenovo
Memory
8gb DDR4 RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio Driver
Screen Resolution
15.6"
Keyboard
HP Pavilion Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech Mouse
Internet Speed
250 mbps DL 8-10 mbps UL
Browser
Microsoft Edge
Antivirus
Total Security Antivirus
The latest and greatest OS for 24H2 Compatible PC's, is X-Lite's Optimum 11, 24h2, V4.1.
I got it, installed it on an SSD and I'm currently working with it to see just what it will do. And, so far it does everything I could possibly ask it to do. And, it's way faster than the original versions of Windows 11.
And with Zero dependence on MS.

Install time was just ten minutes, with NO stupid questions.

TM :cool:
 

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Windows 11/Pro/64
OS
Windows 11/Pro/64
TechnoMageSG1 said:
And with Zero dependence on MS.


TM :cool:
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Sorry, but that is utter nonsense! Where does the original OS come from that is used by X-Lite to create it's 'hacked' offering? 100% provided by Microsoft and 100% dependent on Microsoft.

What you have is a non-activated, heavily doctored copy of an Insider build of a Windows 11 24H2 with some additional 3rd-party utility software and a number of optional software installation files added . Nothing more and nothing less.
 

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Windows 11, MacOS
OS
Windows 11, MacOS
You are just SO wrong. But I'll just let you suffer in your ignorance, while I enjoy a really Great OS.
You MS fan boys are all alike!!!! Wallowing in your ignorance, like a pig in mud!
And you seem to take great joy in misconstruing what I said. I won't even justify your snide comments with any further explanation.
You deserve to be placed on "Ignore".
 
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Windows 11/Pro/64
OS
Windows 11/Pro/64
2025 is almost gone let still no Windows 12. 10 was out for 5 years and 11 months before 11 was released so it could be a long wait. Windows will turn 40 on November 20. :what:
 
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Windows 11 Pro fixed edition(TM) x128
OS
Windows 11 Pro fixed edition(TM) x128
townsbg said:
2025 is almost gone let still no Windows 12. 10 was out for 5 years and 11 months before 11 was released so it could be a long wait. Windows will turn 40 on November 20. :what:
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There is now a 28000 build in the Insider Canary Channel, currently it's named as 26H1. Could it be renamed as Windows 12 by the time it's ready for release?

www.elevenforum.com

Windows 11 Insider Canary build 28000.1 (26H1) - Nov. 4

Windows Insider Blog: Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28000 to the Canary Channel. What’s new in Build 28000 [General] This update includes a small set of general improvements and fixes that improve the overall experience for Insiders running...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 HomeAMD Athlon Silver 3050U8GB
    OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 3 A315-23
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop screen
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 native resolution, up to 2560x1440 with Radeon Virtual Super Resolution
    Hard Drives
    1TB HDD
    Browser
    Edge, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    fully 'Windows 11 ready' laptop. Windows 10 C: partition migrated from my old unsupported 'main machine' then upgraded to 11. A test migration ran Insider builds for 2 months. When 11 was released on 5th October 2021 it was re-imaged back to 10 and was offered the upgrade in Windows Update on 20th October. Windows Update offered the 22H2 Feature Update on 20th September 2022. It got the 23H2 Feature Update on 4th November 2023 through Windows Update, 24H2 on 3rd October 2024 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 24H2, and 25H2 on 30th September 2025 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 25H2.

    UPDATE - 11 April 2026: due to mechanical deterioration this PC has been retired from active duty. The OS with all software and files has been migrated to my System Seven in 'Other Systems' to carry on as my general purpose 'main machine'.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Proi5 M 5200T6M8G4GB
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Lattitude E4310
    CPU
    i5 M 520
    Motherboard
    0T6M8G
    Memory
    4GB
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    500GB HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    unsupported machine: Legacy bios, MBR, TPM 1.2, upgraded from W10 to W11 using W10/W11 hybrid install media workaround.
  • My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro.

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 8GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Dev, Beta, and RP 24H2 as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 8GB RAM, 1TB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds (and a few others) as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM SIX is a Dell Latitude 5550, Core Ultra 7 165H, 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, supported device, Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Hyper-V host machine. Updated to 25H2 on 30th September 2025.

    My SYSTEM SEVEN is a Lenovo Thinkpad T580, Intel Core i7-8650U, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD + 2nd 512GB NVMe SSD, a supported device for Windows 11. This is my current general purpose 'main machine'. The installed Windows 11 Home from my System One has been migrated to this machine.
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