
Windows 12 rumors debunked: no launch this year, Windows 11 remains the focus
Windows Central debunks the claim that Microsoft will release Windows 12 this year, noting there is no plan for Windows 12 in 2026 and that CorePC is likely scrapped; the 2026 roadmap focuses on fixing Windows 11 (reducing AI bloat, restoring a movable taskbar, etc.), with any Windows work this year tied to Windows 11 updates rather than a new OS. If a Windows 12 ever happens, it’s expected no earlier than 2027 to avoid market fragmentation.



