Security News > 2021 > May > Microsoft pauses development of Windows 10X, its Chrome OS competitor
Microsoft has reportedly paused the development of Windows 10X, its Chrome OS competitor for single-screen and dual-screen devices.
Unlike Windows 10, Windows 10X was supposed to be simple, sleek, faster, and more secure.
Unlike, Windows 10, Windows 10X was going to be lightweight operating system without the classic File Explorer and live tiles.
In the leaked build and screenshots posted by Microsoft, Windows 10X has been spotted using Chrome OS like static icons for Microsoft Store apps and Progressive Web Apps.
As part of the modernization efforts, Windows 10X even removed the Control Panel and offered Windows Settings app as a replacement.
While Windows 10X development has been paused, it's possible that Microsoft will port some new features of Windows 10X to the regular Windows 10 operating system later this year.
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