Windows 12 – what can we expect from the new system?

Microsoft is preparing another major update to its flagship operating system. Although the official release date is not yet known, the first information about potential new features and improvements in Windows 12 is already appearing online. See what changes are coming and how to prepare for the update.

Windows 12 – when will it debut?

So, when is Windows 12? Microsoft has not yet revealed the official release date of its system, but the company has returned to its three-year release cycle. Windows 11 pojawił się w październiku 2021 roku, więc bardzo prawdopodobnym terminem premiery „dwunastki” wydawała się druga połowa 2024 roku.

However, Microsoft has officially confirmed that for now it prefers to focus on developing the current system. For this reason, we will probably have to wait for Windows 12 until 2025.

Integration with cloud and online services

One of the main development directions for Windows 12 is to have even tighter integration with Microsoft's cloud services such as OneDrive and Microsoft 365. The Redmond giant wants to expand its ecosystem, where users have access to their files, settings, and apps across different devices.

After logging into Windows 12 with a Microsoft account, all necessary data and tools should be available immediately – niezależnie od tego, z jakiego komputera czy tabletu korzystasz. To duże ułatwienie, jeśli pracujesz na wielu sprzętach.

Sztuczna inteligencja w Twoim komputerze

Windows 12 is also expected to leverage the potential of artificial intelligence to improve system performance and facilitate everyday tasks. One idea is to introduce an intelligent assistant that would help with searching files or writing emails.

There are even reports that Microsoft wants to replace the Start button with a Copilot interface – Microsoft’s proprietary assistant based on OpenAI's GPT-4 technology. Will it happen? We'll see.

Odświeżony interfejs i nowe funkcje

Wraz z premierą Windows 12 one can also expect a refresh of the user interface. Microsoft will certainly want to introduce solutions that make users feel they are dealing with something more modern.

In addition to the mentioned changes in the Start menu, there will probably also be translated text:"new versions of system applications."

Microsoft z systemu na system rozwija też funkcję wirtualnych pulpitów, wcześniej znanych z systemów macOS. Jeśli do tej pory nie korzystałeś z tego rozwiązania, to premiera Win 12 it can be a good opportunity to try them out.

How to prepare for the update?

Although there is still some time before the release, it is already worth thinking about preparations for the update.

1. First of all, make sure that your computer meets the hardware requirements of the new system. Jeszcze nie znamy oficjalnej specyfikacji, ale prawdopodobnie Windows 12 będzie wymagał nowszych podzespołów niż „jedenastka”. Jeśli Twój komputer ma już kilka lat, warto rozważyć modernizację lub wymianę sprzętu.
2. Before the update, it's also a good idea to tidy up files and programs – remove unused applications and move important documents to the cloud or an external drive.

The update process itself should proceed similarly to previous versions of the system – through Windows Update settings. Jednak dla bezpieczeństwa wykonaj wcześniej kopię zapasową najważniejszych danych.

Windows 12 – nadchodzi nowa era komputerów?

Windows 12 promises to be an important update, introducing many new features and improvements. From deeper integration with the cloud through the use of artificial intelligence to a refreshed interface – there are expected to be many changes.

The premiere will probably take place only in 2025, but it is worth following information about Windows 12 and consider preparations for the update. This way, you'll smoothly "switch" to the new system as soon as it debuts on the market.

FAQ – most frequently asked questions

1. Will Windows 12 require payment?
   "For now, it is not known whether Windows 12 will be a free upgrade. However, it is possible that Microsoft will follow the path of previous versions of the system and make it available for free to users of a legitimate Windows 10 or 11."
2. Czy mój obecny komputer poradzi sobie z Windows 12?
   Dokładne wymagania sprzętowe Windows 12 nie są jeszcze znane. Prawdopodobnie będą one wyższe niż w przypadku Windows 11. Jeśli Twój komputer ma kilka lat, sprawdź, czy spełnia obecne wymagania „jedenastki” i w razie potrzeby pomyśl o modernizacji.
3. When exactly will Windows 12 be released?
   Choć oficjalna data premiery nie jest znana, prawdopodobnie możemy spodziewać się nowego Windowsa w 2025 roku. Chyba że plany Microsoftu z jakiegoś powodu się zmienią.
4. Czy lepiej wstrzymać się z zakupem nowego komputera do czasu premiery Windows 12?
   It depends on your needs and the current state of your hardware. If your computer is still working well, there is no need to wait. However, if you are planning to replace it soon anyway, it is worth waiting for more information about Windows 12 and possibly buying a computer with the new system.