The upcoming Windows 11 (previously known as Sun Valley update) looks set to overhaul the way the operating system looks. As you may be aware, Windows 11 is dropping icons from Windows 95-era and embracing Fluent icons, but it appears that Microsoft is working on other UI improvements for legacy features, according to the leaked build.
During the June 24 event, Windows 11 will be projected as a modern and next-generation operating system. The official teasers, job listings, and leaks have made the update quite a big deal about it. For example, one job listing suggests that Windows will be getting the biggest overhaul since Windows 10.
According to the leaked build, Windows 11 still use legacy features, including dialog box from Windows 3.1. This confirms that Microsoft is not completely redesigning Windows, but it looks like the company is updating many aspects of the existing operating systems user interface.
For example, Microsoft has added rounded corners and shadows to Windows 3.1 dialog and other legacy areas too, as you can see in the image below.
Likewise, legacy apps like Device Manager and disk management tool are now also using rounded corners.
It’s a subtle change, but it’s noticeable and it does seem to improve the overall UI consistency. In other words, Microsoft is replacing sharper corners with rounded edges everywhere.
As we mentioned at the outset, Microsoft is also changing icons and some of these icons include things such as images of floppy disk drives, networking (chips and modems), globe (internet), etc. In fact, Control Panel, which still exists on Windows 11, is also using new icons and rounded corners.
There are new icons for Task Manager and installers too. These icons are part of the Fluent Design, which was previously limited to modern apps such as Windows Store, Edge, and Microsoft 365 apps.
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