Leaked information that Microsoft is planning to make Windows 12 a subscription-based OS

It has been pointed out that Microsoft's next-generation OS ``Windows 12'' (tentative name) may be offered in a subscription format rather than a one-time purchase. It seems that the community of Windows enthusiasts has been predicting for some time that ``the next version of Windows will be available in a subscription format,'' and the possibility of that happening is increasing.

Windows 11 / 12 auch als Abo-Version für normale Nutzer? Hinweise in der Canary - Deskmodder.de

https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-might-want-to-be-making-windows-12-a-subscription-os-suggests-leak/

Deskmodder, a German media company, uses ' WinMerge ' to compare multiple files and folders and display the differences. We compared Windows configuration files from previous builds (not necessarily widely tested). Then, it seems that multiple subscription-related entries such as the following were found.

The areas highlighted in yellow will include 'Subscription edition,' 'Subscription type (device-based subscription or user-based subscription),' and 'Subscription status (active, inactive, expired).' This suggests that there will be multiple subscription formats. However, details regarding the subscription that will be introduced are unknown at the time of article creation.

In January 2023, Microsoft shared its outlook on what role AI will play in the next generation of Windows. Later, Microsoft integrated generation AI into Bing and released chat AI and image generation AI features such as Bing Chat and Bing Image Creator. It has also been reported that Microsoft is planning to add AI functionality to genuine Windows apps such as Paint and Photos.

Microsoft may add AI functionality to Windows 11 Paint and Photos - GIGAZINE

Other than AI, Microsoft released a preview version of ``Windows 365 Boot'' in May 2023 that allows you to log into Windows 11 on the cloud, and says that ``We are looking to move some or most of Windows to the cloud.'' Technology media Neowin points out.

Preview version of 'Windows 365 Boot' that allows you to log in to Windows 11 on the cloud released - GIGAZINE

In addition, it has been reported that Intel is already preparing for Windows 12, and it is also reported that Intel will adopt ``Core PC'', which realizes high-speed updates and modularization to modernize Windows.

Will Microsoft adopt the code name ``Core PC'' to realize high-speed updates and modularization with the next generation OS ``Windows 12''? - GIGAZINE