Windows 12 Beta Version ((free)) • Recent

If you want to test the newest features Microsoft is working on (which may eventually be part of the next Windows generation), you can sign up for the Windows Insider Program:

If a new version is released, it is expected to build upon the strict security requirements of Windows 11 while increasing memory needs [10, 36]. Predicted Minimum Requirement minimum (16GB recommended for AI) [10, 36] (HDDs may no longer be supported for boot) [10] and Secure Boot remain mandatory [10, 14] 2018 or newer (Intel 8th Gen / AMD Ryzen 2000+) [10] Specialized Hardware for full access to "Copilot+" features [22, 34] 4. Release Timeline Speculation windows 12 beta version

As of April 2026, Windows 12 remains unannounced by Microsoft If you want to test the newest features

The performance on modern NVMe drives is snappier than Windows 11 ever was. The AI integration feels less like Cortana and more like a helpful co-pilot. The AI integration feels less like Cortana and

Announcing new builds for 1 May 2026 and extending ISO support