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Why does MS stick with version 10.0.xxxxx.xxx on Windows 12, 11, 10?


Microsoft is sticking with the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx for Windows 12, 11 and 10, as well as Server 2025, 2022, to avoid compatibility issues and maintain consistency in the system architecture. Here are the main reasons:



1. Compatibility with applications on Windows 12, 11, etc:
2. Windows and internal consistency:
3. Brand strategy and marketing of Windows OS:
4. Technical reasons:




1.) Compatibility with applications on Windows 12, 11, etc:



Many Windows applications check the operating system version before running. These applications are often designed to run on Windows 10. By keeping the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx, Microsoft avoids older programs not running due to an unrecognized operating system version.

2.) Windows and Internal Consistency:



Maintaining the same major version (10.0) across multiple Windows releases makes it easier for Microsoft to manage and update the operating system internally, reducing the complexity of developing and testing new versions.

3.) Brand strategy and marketing of Windows OS:



Windows 10 was heralded as the "last Windows ," and later versions were seen as evolutions of that operating system. By keeping the version number at 10.0, Microsoft can emphasize this idea of ​​continuous improvement and evolution, rather than introducing an entirely new generation of systems.

4.) Technical reasons:



The major version 10.0 is deeply embedded in many parts of the operating system, and changing this number could cause unexpected problems, especially in terms of hardware compatibility and driver support.

In summary, Microsoft continues to use the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx to ensure that the system remains stable, compatibility is guaranteed, and development runs smoothly.


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  1. Will Windows 12 remain at version 10.0, and if so, why?
  2. Why didn't Microsoft change the major version of Windows 12 to 11.0 or 12.0?
  3. What does the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx mean for the system architecture of Windows 12?
  4. Why does Windows 12 stay on the same version number as Windows 10?
  5. Is the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx in Windows 12 a deliberate marketing strategy?
  6. What is the main reason why Windows 12 has the same version number as Windows 10?
  7. Is keeping the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx in Windows 12 a decision for internal consistency?
  8. Are there technical reasons why Windows 12 remains on 10.0.xxxxx.xxx?
  9. Will Windows 12 ever change the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx?
  10. How does the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx affect Windows 12 compatibility?
  11. Will Windows 12 remain at version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx to avoid compatibility issues?
  12. How does the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx affect hardware compatibility in Windows 12?
  13. How does Microsoft handle the version number of Windows 12?
  14. What are the reasons why Windows 12 continues to work with the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx?
  15. How does the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx help manage and update Windows 12?
  16. Does keeping the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx in Windows 12 affect applications?
  17. What are the benefits of keeping the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx in Windows 12?
  18. Why does Windows 12 still use the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx?
  19. Why did Microsoft decide to keep the version number in Windows 12 at 10.0.xxxxx.xxx?
  20. Will the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx make Windows 12 more consistent for developers?
  21. What impact does the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx have on the further development of Windows 12?
  22. Is the Windows 12 version number intentionally set to 10.0.xxxxx.xxx?
  23. Will Windows 12 ever reach a new major version beyond 10.0?
  24. What role does the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx play in Windows 12?
  25. How does the version number 10.0.xxxxx.xxx affect the future of Windows 12?
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