{
  "question": "Was today a new version of Windows?",
  "url": "https://was.today/a-new-version-of-windows",
  "verdict": "no",
  "headline": "NO",
  "answer": "No — today is Windows XP's 25th birthday, not a launch; Windows 11 26H2 shipped September 29.",
  "details": [
    "Windows 11 26H2 launched September 29, 2026 — 26 days ago",
    "Windows XP reached retail October 25, 2001 — 25 years ago",
    "Latest Windows build is 26300.9711, dated October 13, 2026"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Wikipedia: October 25",
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_25"
    },
    {
      "title": "Learn Microsoft",
      "url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/gl-es/archive/blogs/jweston/10-years-ago-today-in-technology-its-running-your-computer"
    },
    {
      "title": "arquivo.pt",
      "url": "https://preprod.arquivo.pt/noFrame/patching/patching/record/20180408070914mp_/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_XP#1"
    },
    {
      "title": "UPI",
      "url": "https://www.upi.com/Business_News/2001/10/25/Microsoft-unveils-Windows-XP/UPI-70131004037241/#1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Learn Microsoft",
      "url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/sl-si/windows/release-health/windows11-release-information?culture=en-us#5"
    },
    {
      "title": "Learn Microsoft",
      "url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/windows11-release-information?wt.mc_id=AZ-MVP-5004796#1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Directions on Microsoft",
      "url": "https://www.directionsonmicrosoft.com/microsoft-kicks-off-windows-11-26h2s-phased-release/?type=All"
    }
  ],
  "date": "2026-10-25",
  "place": null,
  "permalink": "https://was.today/a-new-version-of-windows/2026-10-25",
  "scope": "global",
  "volatile": false,
  "generatedAt": "2026-10-25T05:36:57.552Z"
}