These early technical previews were often referred to by the press and enthusiasts as "Windows 9" before the official naming announcement.
Technically, "Windows 9" did exist in the form of early development builds for what eventually became Windows 10. Windows 9 Beta Iso Torrent
You can still find "debombed" (time-limit removed) versions of these early builds, like Build 9834, hosted on sites like Internet Archive for historical curiosity. 2. The Legend: Why it was "Skipped" These early technical previews were often referred to
Microsoft’s jump from Windows 8.1 directly to Windows 10 led to widespread speculation. The most credible theories include: Why did they jump from Windows 8 to Windows 10 and skip 9? like Build 9834