Windows 11 is finally retiring UI relics from the Windows 95 era
News Windows 11 is finally retiring UI relics from the Windows 95 era Leaks from Windows 11's preview builds reveal Microsoft is replacing decades-old dialog boxes, including code dating back to Windows 95. Microsoft is always working to modernize Windows 11’s look. To that end, the company has now replaced old system elements dating back to the Windows 95 era, according to preview leaks.
- ▪News Windows 11 is finally retiring UI relics from the Windows 95 era Leaks from Windows 11's preview builds reveal Microsoft is replacing decades-old dialog boxes, including code dating back to Windows 95.
- ▪Microsoft is always working to modernize Windows 11’s look.
- ▪To that end, the company has now replaced old system elements dating back to the Windows 95 era, according to preview leaks.
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News Windows 11 is finally retiring UI relics from the Windows 95 era Leaks from Windows 11's preview builds reveal Microsoft is replacing decades-old dialog boxes, including code dating back to Windows 95. By Laura Pippig Staff Writer, PC-WELT Jul 23, 2026 7:22 am PDT Image: Microsoft Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld reports that Microsoft is modernizing Windows 11 by replacing UI elements dating back to Windows 95 with new WinUI 3 designs.The updated Run dialog and File Explorer properties offer faster startup, context-sensitive suggestions, and improved stability over legacy components.While modernization poses compatibility challenges with third-party applications like 7-Zip and Dropbox, the benefits of enhanced performance outweigh the difficulties.
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