The development of Windows 9 is still ongoing, yet there is still much to be known about Microsoft’s latest operating system. One thing is certain though, a preview version is scheduled to be released this coming September 30th.
Build 6.4.9829 has been spotted recently online, and it’s pretty much the same build that the testers will be getting extremely close to the public launch of the preview. No further details were given, but it’s still another indication that Windows 9 is on a fast track in order to make the operating system ready for the April 2015 launch.
In terms of features, Windows 9 is indeed going to bring quite a lot of improvements, starting with the eagerly awaited Start menu and ending with a desktop version of Cortana.
One of the most notable change in Windows 9 is the removal of all Metro elements from the desktop, as Microsoft is trying to make its operating system more compatible once again with a mouse and keyboard.
According to reports, the Charms bar will be removed from the desktop completely, so those who want to stick to the traditional desktop would be allowed to do this without being bothered by features that are more optimized for the touch.
Microsoft, at the same time, is also prepping to refresh the Modern UI with a few new features. This includes interactive live tiles that can be used to control apps without the need to launch them. Furthermore, the Start screen could be revamped in order to come in handier to those who purchase a mobile PC with a touch-capable display.
Although the Start menu is indeed expected to make its return in modern Windows with the release of Windows 9, Microsoft continues to bet big on the Start screen, but certain modifications will be made to better match the device that you’re installing the operating system on.
For example, desktop computers won’t get a Start screen, but instead will be provided with a Start menu by default. Touch-capable devices, on the other hand, will continue to boot to the Start screen, unless they specifically choose to load the desktop at every boot.
