Windows 11 still runs on code from the 1990s, Microsoft admits

Microsoft's Win32 API dates back to Windows 95, and a senior exec says nobody expected it to still be essential in 2026.

Microsoft: Windows 11 Still Runs on 1990s Code

Microsoft says Win32 remains central to Windows decades later, showing how compatibility still shapes Windows 11 and ...
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Microsoft admits Windows 11 still relies on 1990s Win32 code

Decades-old foundation: Microsoft CTO Mark Russinovich revealed Windows 11 still runs core Win32 code from the Windows 95 era. Replacement efforts failed: Past attempts like WinRT and UWP failed to ...
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Microsoft CTO admits Windows 11 still runs on 1990s Win32 code

Old code revealed: Microsoft's Mark Russinovich confirmed Windows 11 still depends on 1990s Win32 API for core functions. Why it persists: Win32 remains essential due to its deep integration and the ...
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