The launch of Windows 11 was not particularly smooth. The requirement to have TPM 2.0 and the very limited list of compatible processors did not sit well with users. In addition, the performance and functionality issues of the operating system are different, especially in games.
Changes to items present since Windows 8
Several sources indicate that the designers at Microsoft requested some improvements. One of the most requested is the system of pop-up dialogs within the operating system. Popup boxes have been around since Windows 8 and haven’t changed since.
Microsoft wants the total replacement of the popup window designs which still preserve the design of Windows 8 and Windows 7. The company is working on a change in appearance for the four pop-up windows in Windows 11. It would now use the WinUI system and will have rounded corners.
It was not only changed the exterior design of popups, as well as the elements that compose it. Now, selection boxes and buttons are rounded, for a more modern design.
As part of this modernization process, they would also carry out color settings in themes. Dark mode will now have a dark gray layout and the white tone in light mode will also be changed.
It was emphasized by the company that it is necessary to “simplify the design” and focus on minor details. This means that in addition to other improvements and optimizations, aesthetics will be taken into consideration. Normally, cosmetic changes are less noticeable or generally go unnoticed.
They started testing the appearance of pop-ups such as Windows Firewall, “Rename this PC”, “Reset this PC”, etc. Changes are also visible in the “Revert to Previous Version” dialog box. Note that these are sections that are not normally visited, so we won’t notice it so much, in this case.
Paving the way to Windows 12?
Microsoft was quite surprised by the announcement of Windows 11, which was quite unexpected. It has been said that Windows 10 will be the last great operating system that will be updated and optimized over time. The secrecy of Windows 11 was such that until a few weeks before its announcement, there was hardly any information about it.
Curiously, a year (more or less) after the announcement of Windows 11, the rumors about Windows 12 have already started, but given the low reception reserved for this new version of Windows, it seems difficult to launch a new version in the years to come.
Windows 12 would only be relevant if a completely new and revolutionary operating system was launched, which really changes. Launching something identical to the existing one or very similar would not make sense. Well, actually, Windows 11 hardly changes from Windows 10, beyond something aesthetic.
