: Microsoft may stick with the "Windows 11" branding longer to avoid further fragmenting the user base, given that many PCs still cannot officially run Windows 11 due to hardware requirements. Summary of Key Dates Early 2022 First reports of a three-year release cycle. Late 2022
As of late 2023 and early 2024, the narrative shifted slightly: : Microsoft may stick with the "Windows 11"
In 2022, internal shifts at Microsoft signaled a change in how Windows is updated: the narrative shifted slightly: In 2022
: Instead of a "Windows 12" launch in 2024, Microsoft focused on the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2) . This version includes many of the "AI PC" features originally rumored for Windows 12. : Microsoft may stick with the "Windows 11"