Windows 10: What we know so far about Microsoft’s rumoured Windows Lite

In 2018, multiple rumours claimed that Microsoft is working on a lightweight version of Windows optimized for low-end and affordable 2-in-1s. Some outlets reported that Windows Lite could be a stripped-down version of Windows 10 that would target Google’s Chrome OS in the education sector.

If reports hold any truth, Windows Lite is going to be Microsoft’s answer to Chrome OS. A wild report even suggests that Microsoft won’t promote this new operating system under the Windows brand and it might feature a slightly different appearance.

It’s important to note that the development of Windows Lite hasn’t been confirmed by Microsoft and it is nothing more than a rumour at this point. This article discusses a future form of the operating system from Microsoft, based on rumours and findings.

What is Windows Lite?


Reportedly, Windows Lite is simplified and locked down version of Windows for budget devices. The name “Windows Lite” was first spotted in a Windows 10 SDK and a wild rumour revealed that Windows Lite could be dropping live tiles for a radically redesigned Start Menu.

Like Windows 10 S, this version of Microsoft’s desktop OS will reportedly run apps from Microsoft Store and as well as the web apps (also known as PWAs). The rumoured Lite desktop OS won’t replace any version of Windows.



Windows Lite could feature a more minimalist look to run smoothly on low-end devices. This will allow the operating system to compete with Google’s Chrome OS in the education niche.

Windows Lite, a truly lightweight OS


The overall design language of Windows Lite will be simpler which certainly makes sense as it would reduce system requirement, allowing it to run smoothly on low-end PCs. Like Google’s Chrome OS, Windows Lite will be designed for systems which may have around 4GB of RAM.

PCs powered by Windows Lite could be a perfect choice for customers who don’t need full Windows. It will also appeal to customers interested in Chrome OS-powered 2-in-1s or iPad with iOS. This version of Microsoft’s desktop platform will cater to the very basic needs and performance will be decent even on devices with low-end hardware.

In other words, Windows Lite is for people who need budget friendly 2-in-1 devices to meet basic day-to-day activities like editing documents, watching movies and browsing the web.

Windows Lite release date


Microsoft hasn’t officially confirmed any such reports. At this point, it’s not known if or when Windows Lite will be available. The recent findings also suggest that the OS may be quite far along in development and it could be unveiled later this year, with possible hints showing up at the future events.

A rumour also claimed that OS will not be purchasable individually and it will be offered with new affordable devices.

Conclusion




Microsoft’s long-rumoured lightweight Windows Lite operating system may run Universal Windows Platform apps and Progressive Web Apps, which are the modern web pages that operate like an offline app.

A wild rumour also claimed that this desktop OS might feature a redesigned Start Menu that drops the Live Tiles features for a simple look.

The OS is reportedly aimed at the likes of 2-in-1s and laptops that use the lightweight Chrome OS from Google.

The truly lightweight OS from Microsoft might also have instant-on and always connected functionality. It will be able to run on any CPU, including the Snapdragon processors.

Truly lightweight desktop OS sounds like a good idea and if rumours are accurate, we could well be seeing Lite launch later this year.

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Microsoft Selects Dolby Audio for Windows 10

it would've been great if microsoft added HEVC decoders, LAV filters along with other codecs with Windows 10, and developing WMP to be better than VLC, KMPlayer and such sorts of media players.

Nevertheless, this is good step for microsoft, by far.

 

Microsoft: Lite-On NOT Making Blu-ray Drive

It was yesterday when I first saw the report from DigiTimes, and I decided to wait on purpose before posting it here. First it was the 1st of April, second it sounded too good to be true: "Lite-On IT is developing built-in Blu-ray Disc-(BD) ROM drives for the Microsoft Xbox 360 game console" that will start shipping in the second half of 2008. Well I was right, the unspecified DigiTimes sources have misled a lot of hardware news sites. Microsoft responded today to the rumour with the following statement: "No. Lite-On is not manufacturing Blu-ray drives for Xbox 360. As we have stated, games are what are driving consumers to purchase game consoles and we remain focused on providing the largest library of blockbuster game available ... For our customers who want a premium movie experience we offer the largest library of on-demand HD content available and the ability to play back DVDs in high definition.“ This is the second time when a rumour is spreading around the web that Xbox 360 will get Blu-Ray support, but unfortunately that's also the second time when Microsoft crushes all hopes with a single sentence.

Source: TechRadar.com

 

Microsoft Botches Up UEFI Support for Windows 7 on ASUS Motherboards



Microsoft suggests updating to Windows 10 to patch Windows 7

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MICROSOFT HAS confirmed a potentially lappy-borking problem that it won't be fixing, because Windows 7.

Woody Leonhard, the respected Windows columnist, points to a problem involving Asus motherboards, which also appear rebadged in a variety of other manufacturers' machines, and the activation of UEFI Secure Boot for Windows 7 in a patch KB3133977.

Short version: install update, welcome to Borksville, population you.

Both Asus and Microsoft acknowledged the problem. Microsoft entitled the article "BitLocker can't encrypt drives because of service crashes in svchost.exe process in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2", but we prefer to just call it "Trevor for brevity."

The firm's advice was that it's an optional update, leave well alone, you'll be fine, or alternatively turn secure boot off.

Then Microsoft did a silly, silly thing.

It moved the update from 'optional' to 'recommended' and anyone who reads this site regularly will know what happens when Microsoft does this. That's right boys and girls - it makes it automatically install, unless you've specifically told your machine not to.

So now, if you have one of the affected motherboard and you keep your security updates automatic like wot Microsoft recommends, then your machine will stop working properly.

We should add it's not permanently bricked, but it will take some mucking about in the BIOS to fix and that's a pain even for an experienced computer user.

Microsoft has, by offering a workaround, suggested heavily that it won't be fixing the problem, though we have asked the question, so expect a response in about a fortnight.

But the real kicker is this piece of advice: "Note The Secure Boot feature is supported in Windows 10. To learn more about the security advantages of this feature and about the upgrade path from Windows 7 to Windows 10, go to the following Windows website"

Holy toledo, this company really knows how to rub people up the wrong way.

After all - if the advice is to manually avoid the update or move to a version of the operating system where there's virtually no control over updates, then Microsoft is dealing in massive contradictions.

A more cynical site would suggest that it's yet another example of Microsoft running Windows 7 into the ground and adding built in obsolescence to encourage quicker updates. But we're not that sort of site.

Its the patching to force secure boot that is the problem win 7 does not support secure boot
hence it borks systems and well microsofts answer is Cactus >your Asshole > insert

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