Microsoft set to unveil successor to widely panned Windows 8 software on September 30th

Microsoft's Windows 9, the successor to the widely criticised Windows 8, will be unveiled on September 30th, it has been claimed.

Currently codenamed Threshold, it is expected to include a 'mini' Smart Menu and separate Windows for its controversial Metro-style 'tile' applications.

Earlier this year Microsoft was forced to bring back its Start menu after users complained they were confused by its Windows 8 'tile' interface. 

 

The new software will be shown off at the end of next month, according to The Verge. 

The date is currently 'tentative,' according to the report.

'The Threshold version of Windows is currently in development and Microsoft plans to release a preview version of what will likely be named Windows 9 to developers on September 30th or shortly afterwards,' the site claims. 

Last week, ZDNet reported that Microsoft is planning to launch a 'technology preview' of Threshold at the end of September or early October. 

Users will be able to try out the operating system, but would need to have software updates automatically downloaded to the platform each month.

The firm is hoping it can undo some of the damage done by windows 8, which was poorly recieved among consumers.

'Threshold is expected to include a number of new features that are aimed at continuing to improve Windows' usability on non-touch devices and by those using mice and keyboards alongside touch,' according to ZDNet