Windows 9

For other versions, see Windows 9 (disambiguation)
Windows 9, codenamed Graphs and then Dallas, was the successor version of Windows to Windows 8.1, released to the public on September 12, 2014, the same day that Windows 10 Build 9841 was compiled. It’ll be supported by Microsoft until November 2, 2024. The goal of Windows 9 was to increase the mobile compatibility of Windows 8.1, to create a new UI, and to test the new Windows 10 Beta features with the public (an idea that was later elaborated on with the release of the Insider program).
The UI of Windows 9 featured a new theme (which was later removed in Windows 10) that was copied straight from a Windows 8 beta and was a hybrid of Metro and Aero designs. It also had an alpha version of Cortana. Windows 9 was received well by the public, and was a substantial improvement over Windows 8.1.
However, Windows 9 was overshadowed by the new concept of Windows 10 a few months later, which started development in October 2013. But Microsoft still updated Windows 9 to Windows 9.1 (Based on build 10036) shortly before the release of Windows 10. By a Windows shirt in 2015, it was revealed that Windows 9 was cancelled because of this possibly un-funny joke, "Windows 10, Because 7 8 9 (7 ate 9)"
== Description ==
=== Features ===
* Internet Explorer 11.5 (2014)
* Windows Internet Security (2015) that was on a Windows 9 Update.
* Snipping Tool (Beta)
* Microsoft Paint (2012)
* Windows Movie Maker (2013)
* Project Jiona Pre-Delta (2014)
=== Trivia ===
* Sounds are the same as Windows 8/8.1.
* Windows 9 was set to release in 2015 but got pushed forward so that Microsoft could phone the system in and call it a day.
== Builds ==
=== Build 9632 ===
The first build of Windows 9. Not even leaked. Known to be compiled on June 10, 2012.
=== Build 9650 ===
Unleaked build. Known to be compiled on October 6, 2012. 
=== Build 9664 ===
A milestone 1 build of Windows 9, compiled on September 17, 2013. Changelog:
* Changed kernel from 6.3 to 6.4
* 
* Added "shh, let's not leak our hard work" wallpaper in dark background.
The OS still identifies itself as" Windows 8.1 Build 9664", aside from the NT kernel.
=== Build 9696 ===
A milestone 2 build of Windows 9, compiled on October 11, 2013. Changelog:
* Fixed the bugs in the start screen, and minimized it making it look a lot more like the Windows 10 menu.
* Added some Aero transparency to the taskbar and minimization bar.
* Changed most instances of "Windows 8.1" in the UI to "Microsoft Windows Project: Dallas".
=== Build 9697 ===
Minor build of Windows 9 compiled on October 16, 2013. Not to be confused with Windows 10 Build 9697, a pre-tech preview build of Windows 10.
=== Build 9728 ===
A milestone 3 build of Windows 9, compiled on October 29, 2013.
=== Build 9760 ===
A Pre-Beta 1 build of Windows 9, compiled on November 9, 2013.
* Added Search and Task View buttons in taskbar
* Task View icon tooltip is known as "Recent apps"
* Changed remaining instances of "Windows 8.1" in the UI to "Microsoft Windows: Project Dallas".
=== Build 9767 ===
Another Pre-Beta 1 build of Windows 9, compiled on November 17, 2013.
* New virtual desktops
* Set default border padding to 0.5px
=== Build 9775 ===
The Beta 1 build of Windows 9, compiled on December 6, 2013.
* Recent apps was renamed to Task View
* New Metro Notifications
* Battery Saver
=== Build 9788 ===
A Pre-Beta 2 build of Windows 9, compiled on December 9, 2013.
* Change wallpaper to 9841 wallpaper
* Project Dallas was renamed to the Windows 9
* Removed Control Panel link on PC Settings
=== Build 9792 ===
The Beta 2 build of Windows 9, compiled on December 16, 2013.
* New Alt+Tab screen (Only enabled using Newflat Unlocker or Bronzelock)
=== Build 9798 ===
The Pre-Release Candidate 1 build of Windows 9, compiled on February 18, 2014.
* Changed Task View
* Changed Start Menu
=== Build 9800 ===
The Release Candidate 1 build of Windows 9, compiled on March 8, 2014.
* Changed Task View icon design to match with Windows 10 TP
* New Alt+Tab screen can now be enabled using Regedit
* Removed desktop in Alt+Tab
=== Build 9815 ===
The Pre-Release Candidate 2 build of Windows 9, compiled on March 25, 2014.
* New flat icons
=== Build 9816 ===
The Release Candidate 2 build of Windows 9, compiled on April 3, 2014.
* Changed icons again
=== Build 9820.120 ===
Official release compiled on May 5, 2014, however would not be released to manufactures on September 12, 2014.
* Old alt tab is still accessible using Regedit
* Changes from Build 9821 (including New icons)
=== Build 9820.210 (Update 1) ===
Newer version of Windows 9, released on October 3, 2015. 
* Removed Old Alt Tab
== Gallery ==
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