Microsoft is expected to release the next version of Windows, codenamed "Threshold," in spring 2015. We already know that the company will include some major changes like the new Start menu and modern windowed apps. But these changes are just the beginning, as new information from Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley strongly suggests that the software maker will remove the Charms bar for all desktop, laptop and tablet users in the next version of the operating system, which may be called Windows 9.
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How to disable the Charms Bar in Windows 8 (Edge UI)
The Charms bar in Windows 8.x provides "easy" access to key navigation options such as Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings, but it seems that this feature did not have the impact the company expected. Therefore, it is very likely that users will no longer see the Charms bar starting with the next version of the operating system.
In the future, Metro-style Windows 8 apps will get a title bar with a menu containing the Charms options. Accessing system settings will be easy, as the Settings tile is already part of the Start screen. "Contracts," the inter-app agreement that allows apps to communicate with other apps, will still remain, but developers will need to add a Share button to support the functionality.
In this way, Microsoft hopes to make Windows Threshold a more attractive operating system for those still using Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. Recent rumors suggest that Windows 9 will also include virtual desktops, a feature already present in Linux and Apple's OS X that allows users to create multiple desktops to focus on specific tasks. The rumor was a bit weak, but sources familiar with the project confirm it is true.
