The tech world loves a good mystery. Despite Microsoft officially confirming that Windows 10 was the "last version" of the OS (before Windows 11 surprised us all), the internet’s appetite for the next big thing— Windows 13 —has never been stronger. Since Microsoft skipped versions 12 and jumped to 13 in internal codenames (if rumors are to be believed), fan-made simulators have exploded in popularity.
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This simulator made headlines last year when a Reddit user claimed it was a "genuine internal Microsoft build." It was, of course, fake—but a very good fake. The Leak simulator uses a bootloader that looks identical to UEFI firmware. The tech world loves a good mystery
Remember: None of these are real. The real Windows 13 does not exist—yet. But until that day arrives, the simulators give us a playful glimpse into a future where the Start menu is a floating orb, the taskbar is made of glass, and Clippy finally returns as a sentient AI. For designers, explore