Windows 10 news recap: Windows developer event to be held on June 24, Windows 7 and 8.1 users may get free upgrade to Windows 11, and more

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Published onJune 20, 2021

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Welcome back to our Windows 10 news recap, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft’s flagship operating system.

Microsoft to hold separate digital event for Windows developers on June 24

Aside from the planned Windows event where Microsoft is expected to announce Windows 11 officially, or at least the next-generation of Windows, Microsoft is also set to hold adigital event that focuses on Windows developers, on the same day, June 24.

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Microsoft may offer free Windows 11 upgrades to users still on Windows 7 and 8.1

As it did for Windows 10, there are signs that Microsoft might offer afree upgrade path for Windows 7 and 8.1 users to move to Windows 11.

Leaked screenshots of Windows 11 reveal Windows 10X-inspired Taskbar and Start Menu

When Microsoft put a halt to its Windows 10X project, it said that some elements from it would move into the main Windows OS, and now,leaked screenshots of Windows 11 have shown a new Taskbar and Start Menuthat are inspired by Windows 10X.

That’s it for this week. We’ll be back next week with more Windows 10 news.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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