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Microsoft’s Windows 11 SE, once supposed to be a ChromeOS-killer, bites dust in next ten months

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Jan 1, 2026

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Microsoft's Windows 11 SE, initially aimed at K-8 classrooms, will be discontinued in October 2026 after just ten months since its launch. Intended to be a competitor to ChromeOS, Windows 11 SE was designed as a simplified, secure, and affordable operating system for educational purposes. It restricted the installation of unauthorized Win32 apps, focusing on approved educational software. Despite Microsoft's efforts to cater to education customers with affordable devices like the Surface Laptop SE, the company has now shifted focus away from Windows 11 SE, advising users to transition to supported editions.

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