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The tag 'legacy apps' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about older software and system components that continue to run on modern Windows versions. A recent thread highlights how Win32, the Windows API from the Windows 95 and NT era, remains a core part of Windows 11 in 2026. Microsoft's Azure CTO Mark Russinovich acknowledged this, noting that Windows cannot easily move away from the ecosystem that made it dominant. For users and IT administrators, this means legacy apps still work but also contribute to Windows feeling dated in some ways. The tag explores the balance between backward compatibility and modernization in Microsoft's operating system.
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    Win32 in Windows 11: Why “Windows 95 code” Still Shapes Microsoft’s Future

    Microsoft’s Azure CTO Mark Russinovich said in a Microsoft Dev Docs video posted May 6, 2026, that Win32, the Windows API lineage associated with the Windows 95 and Windows NT era, remains a first-class foundation for Windows in 2026, including Windows 11. That is not quite the same as saying...
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