Next Generation Windows OS Is On Its Way

Windows 10 Preview

Apparently, the next Windows OS is going to be branded as Windows 10, not Windows 9. Microsoft has its own reasons for skipping a number. A recent article in Forbes magazine pointed out that if Microsoft were to follow the exact chronological system for branding their operating systems, then Windows 10 should actually be called Windows 12.

Windows 10 taking a step back to the old Desktop UI

Microsoft, realizing that they made a big leap to the Metro UI, is now going back to the old Desktop UI. They understand that most Windows users would prefer a smooth transition to the Metro-style UI from Desktop UI rather than going through a learning curve in using a new UI. Keeping this in mind, Microsoft has kept the Metro elements to a minimum and has retained most of the Desktop UI elements you saw in Windows 7.

So, Windows 10 will have the Desktop UI as the basic OS structure. Yes, you will have the Start Menu, Taskbar and all other Desktop UI elements. But, some Metro UI elements are also included here, though in a lesser degree when compared to Windows 8. The All Programs section in the Start Menu is replaced with the Metro-style Apps screen.

According to Microsoft, Windows 10 UI and the screen settings will change according to the device on which it is running. So, for example, if you are installing the OS on a tablet, you will see a Metro-style UI rather than the hybrid Desktop UI mentioned above.

In fact, already a Preview version has been released for the Enterprise users. For the Windows 10 download of this preview version, you need to visit the official Microsoft tech support website. But, remember to read the instructions provided there, before you go ahead with the Windows 10 download and installation. Preview OS versions are not for everyone.

Microsoft Windows 10 OS

Windows 10 is still a work in progress, and the preview version will have all kinds of technical bugs and OS design issues. You are agreeing to participate in the OS testing phase by agreeing to install this preview version. So, if you have no time for dealing with error messages and subsequent OS preview updates, just skip these OS preview versions and wait for the final release of Windows 10 OS.

But, if you were waiting to see what the next generation Windows OS would be like, then install the Preview version and see for yourself. Contact us, if you have any queries regarding the installation.