Windows 9 news recap: Start menu, virtual desktop, and notification center shown off on video

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Published onSeptember 14, 2014

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This week has been quite interesting in terms of Windows 9 (codename Threshold) news. The recent leak of a number of new screenshots from build 9834 of Windows 9 confirms a number of claims which WinBeta as well as a number of other people have stated in the past. Let’s take a look at what transpired this past week in the world of Windows 9.

Let’s start off with the Start menu. A video, leaked from WinFuture.de, demonstrates use of the new Start Menu and the ability to re-enable the Start Screen. WinBeta understands that the ability to re-enable the Start Screen isn’t permanent, and could be removed from the operating system before RTM. If users give feedback asking to keep the Start Screen however, Microsoft may opt to keep this option intact.

Another video, coming from WinFuture.de, has shown off the new virtual desktop feature coming in Windows 9 (Threshold). The video comes from build 9834, which is a very early pre-release build of the Windows Technical Preview coming later this month. As the build is so early, the virtual desktop feature itself is very basic. Animations aren’t there and a few bugs are riddled throughout it.

For those that did not know, the virtual desktops feature allows users to have more than one desktop with different windows at a time. The feature allows users to look at all the windows open in that particular desktop and close them right from the virtual desktop switcher. You can add multiple desktops if you wish, we’re not sure if there’s a limit as to how many you can add, as the feature in build 9834 is buggy and the “add new desktop” button gets pushed away once you open multiple desktops.

This feature will come in handy for desktop enthusiasts who deal with multiple programs at one time. Each desktop could be categorized if needed, which would help organize desktops around the world. Check out the video below and let us know what you think.

Another video was leaked this week showcasing the much-anticipated notification center. The notification system that Windows currently uses shows the notifications on the top right, but if you miss it, you are left wondering what in the world it was.The notification center solves this problem by putting a center for your notifications in right corner of the taskbar.

Keep in mind that what you have seen so far is from build 9834 of Windows 9. This build has yet to leak and changes to the interface will most likely happen by the time the operating system is released. Microsoft is set to talk more about Windows 9 on September 30th and likely release a public preview of Windows 9 on that day.

Stay tuned to WinBeta for your comprehensive Windows 9 news coverage!

‘Windows 9 news recap’ is a weekly feature which we started a few weeks ago. You can follow all our Windows 9 related news directly atour dedicated page here.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Windows 9 news recap: Start menu, virtual desktop, and notification center shown off on video#