Windows 10X
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 Screenshot of the Start menu in Windows 10X | |
| Developer | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| OS family | Microsoft Windows |
| Working state | Canceled |
| Source model | Closed-source |
| Initial release | 2020 (planned) |
| Kernel type | Hybrid |
| Succeeded by | Windows 11 (2021) |
| Support status | |
| No support was ever available. | |
Windows 10X is a cancelled version of Windows 10. It was announced by Microsoft on October 2, 2019. It was originally made as an OS that would support devices with dual-screens. 10X was planned to be released in 2020. But in May 2021, Microsoft announced the cancellation of Windows 10X. However, some changes made were put into the newer Windows 11. The focus of Windows 10X was changed from dual-screen devices to single-screen devices in 2020 because of the higher demand for regular computers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Features
 | This article does not have any sources. (April 2026) |
Changed
- The taskbar is now in the middle and has three sizes: small, made for desktop computers. The medium and large sizes were made for touch computers.
- The Start menu is now fullscreen, making it more easier to use on touchscreen devices.
- It no longer supports Win32 apps. But you still can run Win32 apps by enabling it in Settings.
- It has a cloud based Explorer that now uses OneDrive. Its now called Files instead of File Explorer or Windows Explorer for older Windows versions.
References
- ↑ Warren, Tom (2021-05-18). "Microsoft confirms Windows 10X is dead". The Verge. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
- ↑ Warren, Tom (2021-06-15). "Windows 11 leak reveals new UI, Start menu, and more". The Verge. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
- ↑ "Windows 10X will hit single screen devices first in strategy shift"
