The latest leaked Windows 9 screenshots give a closer look at how the desktop would be transformed in the future release of Windows.
German sites ComputerBase and WinFuture have obtained 20 photos of what the 'Windows Technical Preview', which is expected to be made available later this month or in early October.
The screenshots provide an even closer look at the new Start Menu, and some obvious changes to the Windows taskbar. These screenshots are an early version of what the tentative Windows 9 would look like before it ships next year, The Verge reported.
There's a new search icon next to the Start button on the taskbar, alongside what appears to be a button for the virtual desktops feature.
In later screenshots the virtual desktops feature is demonstrated, with a pane along the bottom of the Windows desktop that allows you to switch between virtualized desktop areas.
Windows 8-style apps can also be seen floating on the desktop in several screenshots, with app commands for search, share, play, and settings available in context menus within the apps.
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