About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'future' on WindowsForum.com cover a range of speculative and forward-looking topics. Users ask about upgrading to Windows 11 with older hardware, considering future OS support and compatibility. Other threads explore Microsoft's adoption of Rust in Windows and its implications for security and development. Predictions for cybersecurity threats and societal trends are also shared, alongside reflections on the potential end of Windows as a traditional platform. The tag captures conversations about upcoming technologies, hardware decisions, and long-term planning for Windows users and IT professionals.
  1. W

    Windows 11 Win 11 update fails before I even begin!

    Hi all you technocrats I was hoping to update to Win 11 but my computer fails on the following points; Although there is a technical specifity to my questions, I hope it also opens up a more general discussion My computer details at bottom of page. 1) Processor is 3rd and not 8th generation or...
    • Whatsisname
    • Thread
    • 64-bit benchmark compatibility future graphics hardware home business installation intel motherboard os version processor ram system requirements technology tpm tpm 2.0 update windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. A

    MIT's 1972 prediction of the collapse of society is on track to happen by 2040

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/science...-society-track-happen-2040-study-reveals.html Well that's cheered me up no end lol
  3. B

    VIDEO Star Trek: The Empath (1968) Shows The Future Of Superman & James Bond Movies!

    Star Trek: The Empath (1968) Shows The Future Of Superman & James Bond Movies!
    • bluescreen
    • Thread
    • 1968 film analysis future james bond media movies pop culture star trek superman the empath
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  4. News

    Using Rust in Windows

    This Saturday 9th of November, there will be a keynote from Microsoft engineers Ryan Levick and Sebastian Fernandez at RustFest Barcelona. They will be talking about why Microsoft is exploring Rust adoption, some of the challenges we’ve faced in this process, and the future of Rust adoption in...
    • News
    • Thread
    • adoption challenges engineering future keynote microsoft rust rustfest security windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  5. Neemobeer

    Threat Trend Predictions for 2019

    Threat trends based on Trend Micros research and data protection network. Mapping the Future: Dealing With Pervasive and Persistent Threats - Security Predictions - Trend Micro USA
    • Neemobeer
    • Thread
    • cybersecurity data security future predictions research security threats trend micro trends
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
  6. davehc

    Windows 10 End of Windows - Perhaps

    Interesting, speculative reading, but, from a previously knowledgeable source From Windows to the Cloud – Tim Sneath – Medium
    • davehc
    • Thread
    • cloud solutions future reading software speculation technology tim sneath transition trends windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows News
  7. P

    Windows 10 date to buy

    I am going to get a new PC. I do not know if I should wait for a new Windows operating system. I think Windows 10 is supported fully until 2020 which is just around the corner. Is there a recommended time to install an Operating system regarding support?
    • Peterr
    • Thread
    • future installation new computer operating system os timing support tech tips upgrade windows 10 windows update
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. MikeHawthorne

    One day until the election...

    Hi I can't believe it, I made it, one day until the election. I'm so ready to have this over with! The whole thing has been embarrassing, I can't believe that this is happening in our country. It's like something you would see in a movie parody. Hillary is the luckiest candidate in history, I...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • automation bernie sanders biden change crisis elections future government hillary clinton history job long-term manufacturing media planning politics republicans robots trump
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  9. MikeHawthorne

    The future is here, almost!!!

    Hi Everyone. This is pretty neat, Star Wars doesn't look so far away after you see this. It gives you a feel for what the world is really going to look like in only a few years. Microsoft is looking for insiders to test this now, and it is available for developers, who can spend the $3,000 on...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • 3d technology augmented reality collaboration developers experience future gaming headset holographic innovation insider microsoft mixed reality research sales projections star wars technology user experience virtual reality windows
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Software
  10. D

    Will Windows 10 future Proof Current Software and Hardware?

    Microsoft has announced that Windows10 will be the last version of Windows. Historically, not all programs are compatible with newer versions of Windows. For example: You cannot install or run older games or software from Windows95 on Windows10 due to compatibility issues. Not only that, but...
  11. soham

    Windows 10 Experience using Windows

    I've never shifted using Mac as my official or using Mac as my personal OS as far from the beginning of my life I always have been using Windows and it feels great that it has come up with much more customisations its been a proud that Satya Nadela is leading it towards the great future and Bill...
    • soham
    • Thread
    • bill gates chat community customization discussion experience feedback future indian innovation legacy microsoft operating system personal use proud satya nadella switch technology windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
  12. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Boy, I hope they are a lot further along then what we are seeing!

    Hi I saw this article and it made me wonder. Do we really see what's coming, or what they've already past? Link Removed Mike
  13. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Playing with Cortana?

    Hi I've been playing with Cortana today. Pretty neat, I set up a playlist with 175 pieces of music, a mixture of styles from Pop, Rock, Folk, and Broadway, with everyone from Barbara Streisand to Steeleye Span, Bruce Springsteen, and Joan Baez. Now all I have to do is say "Hey Cortana play my...
  14. Drew

    Windows 10 Appreciating the Reality of Windows 10

    This offers some insight into what makes Windows 10 a significant departure from the past and a significant progression to the future. As has been said, UI is the tip of the iceberg. Cheers, Drew PS: Please, don't bother giving me grief. Just sharing the article, did not write it!
    • Drew
    • Thread
    • article community future insights progression release technology user experience windows 10
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. Drew

    Windows 10 "And Now for Something completely Different"

    "And now for something completely different" Does this apply to what Microsoft knew they were giving people w/ Windows 8. OR Does it apply to what people thought Microsoft was giving them w/ Windows 8? OR Does it apply to Windows 10? Windows 8 was different from the past and a window to the...
    • Drew
    • Thread
    • acceptance challenges change community computing design philosophy fun future gimmicks innovation interface play simplicity software technology upgrade user experience windows 10 windows 8 work
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  16. davehc

    Windows 10 New items in latest build.

    I have found quite a large number of new items in the PCSettings, with an asterisk. Not working in my case, so they are possibly for future updates.
  17. Drew

    Windows 8.1 Windows 8.2 Back to the Future

    Windows 8.2 Spring 2015
    • Drew
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    • computing desktop future microsoft operating system spring 2015 start menu technology update windows 8
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows News
  18. Ralph Bromley

    Will Windows 7 be the next XP?

    This question has been hanging in my head for a bit and want a windows users perspective on it. With support for XP now finally gone and with the failures of Windows Vista and 8 I think its time for Microsoft to re evaluate its current stance on windows 7. As of October sales of windows 7 have...
    • Ralph Bromley
    • Thread
    • consumer electronics criticism employee performance future market trends microsoft operating system product strategy reevaluation sales service pack software support technology user needs user perspective windows 7 windows 8 windows 9 windows xp
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Microsoft Products and Community
  19. brkkab

    Windows 7 List of Games For Windows Live games & future support

    Here's a current list of Games For Windows Live Games that will & won't be supported elsewhere. Here's the article link : http://www.joystiq.com/2014/01/17/games-for-windows-live-is-dying-we-check-the-life-support-of-ga/
    • brkkab
    • Thread
    • article compatibility future games gaming list live pc games support windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Games
  20. kemical

    Windows 9 set for 2015

    Paul Thurrott blogs about the future for Windows and what's likely to happen in the coming months: Reference: http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/threshold-be-called-windows-9-ship-april-2015
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • 2015 alpha announcement build design development features future metro microsoft milestone paul thurrott release secrecy threshold vision windows 8 windows 9
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Microsoft Products and Community