Draft:Windows 12

Windows 12
Windows 12
Working state	Unreleased
Preceded by	Windows 11 (2021)

Submission rejected on 18 November 2023 by Rich Smith (talk).

The subject is contrary to the purpose of Wikipedia.

Rejected by Rich Smith 2 years ago. Last edited by SarekOfVulcan 26 days ago.

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Submission rejected on 28 September 2022 by Chess (talk).

The subject is contrary to the purpose of Wikipedia.

Rejected by Chess 3 years ago.

Submission declined on 26 August 2022 by Akevsharma (talk).

This draft is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Wikipedia's verifiability policy requires that all content be supported by reliable sources.

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Replace any unreliable sources with high-quality sources. If you cannot find a reliable source for the material, it should be removed.

Declined by Akevsharma 3 years ago.

Submission declined on 18 July 2022 by Theroadislong (talk).

This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:

provide significant coverage: discuss the subject in detail, not just brief mentions or routine announcements;
are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight;
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Declined by Theroadislong 4 years ago.

Submission declined on 23 April 2022 by KylieTastic (talk).

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Declined by KylieTastic 4 years ago.

Submission declined on 24 March 2022 by Theroadislong (talk).

This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:

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Declined by Theroadislong 4 years ago.

Submission declined on 16 March 2022 by Liance (talk).

This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:

provide significant coverage: discuss the subject in detail, not just brief mentions or routine announcements;
are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight;
are independent: not connected to the subject, such as interviews, press releases, the subject's own website, or sponsored content.

Please add references that meet all three of these criteria. If none exist, the subject is not yet suitable for Wikipedia.

This draft is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Wikipedia's verifiability policy requires that all content be supported by reliable sources.

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Declined by Liance 4 years ago.

Submission declined on 2 February 2022 by Wgullyn (talk).

This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:

provide significant coverage: discuss the subject in detail, not just brief mentions or routine announcements;
are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight;
are independent: not connected to the subject, such as interviews, press releases, the subject's own website, or sponsored content.

Please add references that meet all three of these criteria. If none exist, the subject is not yet suitable for Wikipedia.

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Declined by Wgullyn 4 years ago.

Submission declined on 2 October 2021 by Theroadislong (talk).

This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:

provide significant coverage: discuss the subject in detail, not just brief mentions or routine announcements;
are reliable: from reputable outlets with editorial oversight;
are independent: not connected to the subject, such as interviews, press releases, the subject's own website, or sponsored content.

Please add references that meet all three of these criteria. If none exist, the subject is not yet suitable for Wikipedia.

Declined by Theroadislong 4 years ago.

Comment: This is a pretty clear failure of WP:NOTCRYSTALBALL. Wikipedia is not a website for unverified product rumours about future versions of Windows. Reading the sources, there's no real information about Windows 12. It hasn't even been announced yet. I'll quote the relevant paragraph of the linked policy here:
Wikipedia is not a collection of product announcements and rumors. Although Wikipedia includes up-to-date knowledge about newly revealed products, short articles that consist of only product announcement information and rumors are not appropriate. Until such time that more encyclopedic knowledge about the product can be verified, product announcements should be merged to a larger topic (such as an article about the creator(s), a series of products, or a previous product) if applicable.
Bold is from the original, italics are mine. Chess (talk) (please use {{reply to|Chess}} on reply) 23:04, 28 September 2022 (UTC)

Comment: Still WP:NOTCRYSTALBALL - Do not resubmit until formally anounced! Rich^T|C|E-Mail 18:52, 18 November 2023 (UTC)

Windows 12 is the speculated name for an upcoming major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft. Microsoft has not officially announced Windows 12, and speculation and leaks suggesting it would be released in 2027^[1] may have been referring to the 26H2 update to Windows 11,^[2] which was based on a new platform and changed the system requirements.^[3]

Development and rumors

At the Microsoft Ignite conference in 2022, glimpses of a revamped user interface with a floating taskbar and integrated widgets were showcased, potentially indicating a new direction for user interaction.^[4]^[5]

During Build 2023, Microsoft executives discussed plans for the "next generation of Windows," underscoring anticipation for significant updates and innovations.^[6]

References

^ "Windows 12: Everything we know so far". Tech Advisor. Archived from the original on 2022-06-22. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
^ Muchmore, Michael (22 January 2025). "What to Expect in Windows 12: Leaks, Rumors, and More". PCMAG. Archived from the original on 10 March 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
^ Klotz, Aaron (24 April 2024). "Microsoft blocks some PCs from Windows 11 24H2 — CPU must support SSE4.2 or the OS will not boot". Tom's Hardware. Archived from the original on 11 February 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
^ "What to Expect in Windows 12: Leaks, Rumors, and More". PCMag UK. 2023-04-06. Archived from the original on 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
^ "Is there any update on Windows 12 release date? Here's what we know". The Economic Times. 2023-04-06. Archived from the original on 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
^ Parmar, Mayank (Jun 12, 2023). "Windows 12? Microsoft quietly hints at next-gen Windows". Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.

[1] "Windows 12: Everything we know so far". Tech Advisor. Archived from the original on 2022-06-22. Retrieved 2023-09-15.

[Muchmore-2] Muchmore, Michael (22 January 2025). "What to Expect in Windows 12: Leaks, Rumors, and More". PCMAG. Archived from the original on 10 March 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2025.

[3] Klotz, Aaron (24 April 2024). "Microsoft blocks some PCs from Windows 11 24H2 — CPU must support SSE4.2 or the OS will not boot". Tom's Hardware. Archived from the original on 11 February 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2025.

[4] "What to Expect in Windows 12: Leaks, Rumors, and More". PCMag UK. 2023-04-06. Archived from the original on 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-05-31.

[5] "Is there any update on Windows 12 release date? Here's what we know". The Economic Times. 2023-04-06. Archived from the original on 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-10-12.

[6] Parmar, Mayank (Jun 12, 2023). "Windows 12? Microsoft quietly hints at next-gen Windows". Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.

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