Windows X (2021)

Windows X, codenamed Obsidian, is an operating system in the Windows lineup developed by Microsoft. Windows X was a successor of Windows 10, released in 2015 and the cancelled Windows 10X. Windows X is an upgraded version of Windows 10 with a customizable start menu, a revamped version of Edge, a new logo and a revamped bootscreen, lockscreen and desktop with the same icons as Windows 10. This operating system was succeeded by Windows 12, eventually ending support in 2033.
== History and development ==
The development of this OS began in 2015 as Windows SE, renaming it to Windows X in early 2020. This OS was released 1 year later. This project was called "Project Neon."
== System requirements ==
* RAM: 2GB or greater
* CPU: 1 GHz CPU with 2 or more cores
* GPU: DirectX 11 or 12 Compatible Graphics Processing Unit
* Storage: 32GB or larger storage device
* Display: High def (720p) display, 9 inches diagonally or larger
== Builds ==
=== 15371.1003 (Q4'15) ===
The first build of Windows X was released as an Insider build. In this version, it was the same design as Windows 8.1, but with some Windows 10 features. Earlier builds were in Alpha and Pre-Alphas, but those builds are not listed.
=== 16838.1057 (Q1'16) ===
The first insider update of Windows X, it included the following features:
* More Compact Start Menu
* Revamped BSOD, now black screen of death
* Windows 10-like logo
=== 16953.1148 (Q1'16) ===
The third update to Windows X only available to Insiders. This ISO for this build was leaked by a hacker group on January 30, 2016. A week later, Microsoft later filed a DMCA request to the hacker group to remove the leaked ISO from their website.
=== 17042.1484 (Q4'16) ===
The fourth major Insider update to Windows X. It included redesigned widgets, a new taskbar and rapid startup times (<10 seconds). The features added in this build are included:
* A preview of the revamped Chromium based Microsoft Edge
* Redesigned UI, has a theme "HueFluent" design.
* Windows 8.1-like design removed
* Fixed a bug that could crash the system and make it no longer able to boot on PCs with 7th Generation Intel processors.
=== 17146.1500 (Q2'17) ===
The fifth major update for the Insider program. A revamped lock screen and login screen were added in this build. This update was mostly used for experienced and experimental users.
=== 17429.1500 (Q3'17) ===
Cumulative update for bug fixes and quality improvements for Windows X.
=== 18046.1500 (Q2'18) ===
Cumulative update for bug fixes and quality improvements for Windows X.
=== 18217.1529 (Q4'18) ===
Windows X was revealed on the Microsoft website and on social media. They said that it would release by late 2020 to mid 2021. Windows Insiders enrolled in the Beta channels would receive only cumulative updates until the general availability date.
=== 18472.1600 (Q3'19) ===
Revamped Bootscreen, now shows the full Windows X logo with an animation similar to the Windows 10 logo animation, removed the copyright message.
=== 18746.1624 (Q2'20) ===
The final product of Windows X has been released, except Windows X was sometimes referred as "Windows Obsidian" by some Insiders who participated in the Windows X beta channels. A feedback application, which could be accessed by the Taskbar, has been added in this build.
=== 19024.1640 (Q4'20) ===
Cumulative update for bug fixes and quality improvements for Windows X. Stability improvements were made to ready the system for general availability.
=== 19082.1640 (Q2'21) ===
The general availability build of Windows X. The official Windows X iso was released as a free upgrade to existing Windows 8 and 10 users. PCs produced at or prior to this date used this operating system, other companies still used Windows 10 as their primary OS for their computers. Windows X instantly recieved an overwhelmingly positive reception after it got released on May 2, 2021.
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