2022---windows-12--new-operating-system-already-in-the-works- Apr 2026

Concept UI with a floating taskbar accidentally teased at Ignite.

: Rumors emerged about a project called "CorePC," a modular version of Windows designed to be faster, more secure, and better equipped to compete with ChromeOS. Expected Features (Based on 2022–2024 Leaks) Concept UI with a floating taskbar accidentally teased

As of late 2023 and early 2024, the narrative shifted slightly: the narrative shifted slightly: