Microsoft to launch Windows 9

Finally, we may finally get a glimpse of Microsoft’s Windows 8 successor codenamed threshold next month. Allegedly called the Windows 9, the new platform is rumoured to be taking a U-turn, as it will bring back most of the familiar Windows attributes. The windows 9 are likely to come with a host of UI changes.

One of the most consistent rumours and a highly anticipated feature of Windows 9 is said to be return of Start Menu. Microsoft will launch some more windows app with some kernel changes. Microsoft also plans to remove its Charms bar. The right side overlay used to access search, share, settings, and so on. Microsoft also said to add virtual desktops feature to Windows 9 for enterprise and power customers. Apple OS X and many Linux distros already come with support for virtual desktops. Virtual desktops will allow users to create separate active desktops and switch between them from a button on the taskbar.

Another highly anticipated feature is the return of Shutdown on Start. The start screen could also be improved to boot straight into the desktop. The new improved Windows 9 OS will also bring along a more familiar task bar that is said to unify the old and new user interface. Microsoft will create a universal app store for Windows 9, Windows Phone and Xbox. People also expect Google apps feature in Windows 9 OS. Apps such as Google Hangouts, Google Maps, Gmail will be inbuilt, which may run in offline mode too.

People are expecting that they can play Xbox games on Windows 9. However, there is a problem in new OS and it is web itself. Microsoft continues to support IE 8 and 9, which require an unacceptable amount of hacking to render properly. Internet Explorer 11 is much better but developers have created some pages, which will not open or does not work properly. Microsoft will release the preview of Windows 9 on September 30 and will only reveal new features of OS.