Microsoft is once again changing its Windows 12 update release schedule. Not long after committing to a feature update once a year, the company is now considering releasing a major update every three years with up to four smaller feature releases in between, according to a report from Windows Central. That means Windows 12 will likely be released in 2024, three years after Windows 11.
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This change to a major update was widely welcomed, given the performance issues and bugs that often plagued previous versions. IT administrators will also be able to relax a bit. Now, Microsoft is giving itself even more time to push out “major” updates, while also delivering a steady stream of new features to the current version of Windows.
By releasing a new major update every three years, Microsoft will have plenty of time to address any issues before pushing out an update that, for example, causes printers to stop working . As we said above, the next release, Windows 12, is reportedly scheduled for 2024. This means that the Sun Valley 3 (as it is codenamed) will not be released next year, as previously reported.
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Some Windows users may not be happy with the longer wait for major updates, but it's important to emphasize that Microsoft intends to increase the rate of new feature in current versions.
According to reports, the changes will begin with Windows 11 version 22H2 or Sun Valley 2, which will continue to release new features outside of major operating system updates.
It's unclear whether the changes will apply to Windows 10. The release of more new features exclusively in Windows 11 could entice businesses and individuals to adopt the latest version of the operating system. At the same time, the random push of updates could frustrate large companies that manage huge fleets of laptops, tablets, and desktops.
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However, Microsoft has yet to confirm the report, so nothing is certain. That said, the company said in February that it was looking at new ways to release new features for Windows and has already made minor tweaks to their appearance through some minor updates.
