Windows 10X is a new system that Microsoft plans to replace Windows 10. It was originally planned to be released in the fall of 2019, but it has been delayed for various reasons and has not been launched until now.
However, some netizens recently discovered that "Windows 10X" and "HoloLens" are listed under "Other Platforms" on the download page of Microsoft Edge. Users can download the Insider version of the MSIX package for the Edge browser from here. These versions can be installed on the Windows 10X emulator. However, when trying to start the installation on Windows 10, it cannot be installed.
It seems that Windows 10X may not be too far away from us. Recently, news broke that Windows 10X will enter the RTM stage in December this year, and will be the first to release a new version for single-screen devices next spring. After that, Microsoft will use the annual major update rhythm to update, in the 2022 update, thanks to the CloudPC service will get support for Win32 applications. A major advantage of
Windows 10X is to provide cloud-based Win32 application support, which can access traditional Windows programs to solve the problem of lack of applications.
In addition to Win32 applications, Windows 10X will introduce a new feature called "SHIM", which enables the Edge browser to run on Windows 10X as a native application. SHIM will convert the traditional API to run the browser and enable a close-to-native experience, so you will not notice any performance or technical issues.
According to the revelation, Windows 10X will be all PWA and UWP applications at the beginning of its launch, but it will support Win32 applications through a special simulation container in 2022. This virtualization technology is called VAIL internally, allowing the system to read and run Win32 applications/code.
allegedly comes with multiple default applications in Windows 10X. These include Microsoft Edge, Office suite, Microsoft Teams, to-do list, photos, explorer, camera, calculator, alarm clock and clock, movies and TV, drawing, music, notepad, contacts, messages, media planning and learning center.
also mentioned that in order to make the new system run more briskly, Windows 10X deleted Cortana in the first run experience, which means that when the device is configured for the first time, you will get a faster and more direct experience or a new animation Wizard.
Windows 10X will be limited to providing applications, such as UWP and PWA, through the Microsoft Store. The design concept of this operating system is for lightweight devices, with a focus on network applications. We can also expect it to be pre-installed with Office PWA.
