Windows 11 24H2 or Windows 12? Does This Matter?

Microsoft has started development work for next year's Windows update in advance. Recent rumors say that the next update in 2024 may be Windows 11 24H2, not Windows 12. Everything has not been confirmed yet, MiniTool will bring you relevant information.

What is the next Windows update? Windows 11 24H2 or Windows 12?

Microsoft is developing the next Windows update, which will be released in 2024. According to the latest rumors, the next update may be an upgraded version of Windows 11 (24H2), or a brand new operating system - Windows 12.

Xeno on X (formerly Twitter) said: Windows 11 24H2 was mentioned earlier, or maybe it was a typo? See the following screenshot:

The final name of the upcoming update (platform version 24H2) will be decided by the marketing team.

Naming History of Windows 11

In the early stages of development, Windows 11 21H2 was originally called Windows 10 Sun Valley . Previously leaked information shows that "Sun Valley" was originally intended as a Windows 10 update. However, plans changed and Windows 10 Sun Valley was eventually revealed as Windows 11.

The specific identity of the next Windows version is still uncertain, and people guess whether it is Windows 11 24H2 or Windows 12. Several sources, as well as Microsoft partners, have confirmed that a major Windows system update will be underway in 2024.

Before launching Windows 11 24H2 or Windows 12, Microsoft plans to release another important update called Windows 11 Moment 5 by the end of February.

On X, Xeno also said: He found Windows 11 24H2 in PolicyDefinitions\en-US\Windows.adml. This indicates that the next Windows update may be Windows 11 24H2. But you know, ultimately everything is likely to change.

Release date for Windows 11 24H2 or Windows 12

According to Microsoft partners, the next-generation Windows is expected to be released as early as May or June, which coincides with the release date of the new Snapdragon X hardware.

The upcoming Windows version, whether it is an update like Windows 11 24H2 or the launch of Windows 12, may enter the final release (RTM) phase around April.

In theory, the next Windows version (with new features) may not be officially put into production until the fall of 2024 , and the specific time may be around September or October.

If Microsoft follows a similar pattern to Windows 11, there may be a Moment 1 update on Windows 24H2. In other words, Windows 24H2 or Windows 12 may be missing some of the initially advertised or expected features when it is released. The Moment 1 update for Windows 24H2 is expected to launch these additional features later in 2024.

However, if you are eager to experience new features soon after release, you can join the Windows Insider program for testing and experience.

Protect and manage your computer now with MiniTool software

Is it Windows 12 or Windows 11 24H2? Now that doesn't matter. While waiting for Windows updates, you can use these MiniTool programs to protect and manage your computer.

MiniTool Partition Wizard

MiniTool Partition Wizard is a professional Windows partition management tool. It has a variety of practical features that can help you manage your drives reasonably.

For example, you can use it to create/delete/format/erase/merge/extend/resize partitions, migrate the operating system to another drive, change the drive letter, and more. Please refer to the instructions for all its functions. The MiniTool Partition Wizard Free Edition offers many features.

MiniTool shadow backup

MiniTool shadow backup helps you back up files regularly to protect them. You can use it to back up files, folders, partitions, disks, and systems on your Windows computer. To avoid data loss and system crashes, this software is worth a try.

MiniTool Data Recovery

If your files are missing but no backups are available, you can try to restore them using MiniTool Data Recovery. This is the best free data recovery software that can run on all Windows versions.

This MiniTool data recovery software can work in different data loss situations. For example:

• If you accidentally delete files, you can use this software to restore them as long as they are not overwritten by new data.
• If you want to recover data from a formatted USB flash drive, you can try this data recovery tool.
• If your storage drive becomes inaccessible for some reason or is in RAW format, you can use this tool to scan the drive and find the files you want.
• If your computer fails to boot, you can use the MiniTool Data Recovery boot disk to help you recover files from the machine.

Now, have you obtained the information you want? Everything is uncertain at the moment. You can be patient.

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