Microsoft Addresses Speculation Over Windows Migration to RustThu 25th Dec, 2025Recent discussions regarding Microsoft's use of the Rust programming language for Windows have gained significant attention following a job posting by a Microsoft manager. This development quickly led to widespread speculation that Microsoft was planning a complete rewrite of its Windows operating system in Rust. For example, Microsoft has already implemented some graphics functions within the Windows kernel using Rust, which have been included in the Windows 11 24H2 release. Despite the rumors, Microsoft officials have stressed that the current Rust activities are part of ongoing research and gradual integration, rather than a full-scale migration. Ongoing research projects and incremental integration of Rust into Windows components demonstrate a cautious but forward-looking approach to software security and reliability.

Source: The Munich Eye December 25, 2025 17:46 UTC