The AchieVer Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Windows 10 version 1903: Is it safe to install yet? Microsoft is taking an extra cautious approach to the rollout of the latest Windows 10 feature update. Windows 10 version 1903 should be released to the general public soon. Should you install the new update or wait? Once burned, twice shy." That's good advice if you're working around a hot stove. It's an equally wise strategy for anyone responsible for administering Windows 10 PCs. After the disastrous rollout of Windows 10 version 1809, you should indeed be extremely wary of touching that hot stove. Microsoft had grown cocky after a handful of relatively trouble-free feature updates to Windows 10, and had even bragged about how quickly it was able to roll out those semi-annual feature updates. That hubris caught up with them in late 2018. Only days after rolling out version 1809 to the public, a pair of data-destroying bugs forced the company to pull the update from its servers. It took more than five weeks before the update was relaunched. That painful experience inspired Microsoft to rethink its enthusiasm for those every-six-months updates. In the wake of the version 1809 debacle, the company promised major changes in the way it tracks product release, including a renewed focus on product quality. One of those major changes was a deliberate slowing down of the rollout process for the next feature update. Microsoft's engineering team signed off on the 1903 release, build 18362, in mid-March 2019. Under the previously established norms, that release would have gone to the general public beginning in April. That's not happening this time around. Because of the slower rollout process, what would previously have been an April update is now officially the May 2019 Update for Windows 10 (version 1903). And as we approach the end of May, that update is still undergoing testing by members of the Windows Insider Program as well as corporate customers and developers who have access to early releases of Windows 10. For now, if you want to upgrade a Windows 10 PC to version 1903, you'll need to use one of the following techniques: Assign the device to the Windows Insider Program, choose the Slow or Release Preview channel, and use Windows Update to install the new version. Download the version 1903 installer files from an official Microsoft source (such as a Visual Studio subscription) and run the Setup program, choosing the option to keep existing programs and files. When you try either technique, there's a good chance you'll encounter the following error message: You might see this error message when trying to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1903. That generic message is misleading. Even if all your hardware is fully compatible with Windows 10, you'll be blocked from upgrading if any external storage devices, including USB flash drives and SD cards, are attached to the PC you're trying to upgrade. You might also encounter this upgrade block if you're using a PC with two or more internal hard drives or SSDs. The issue is documented in this Microsoft Knowledge Base article: "'This PC can't be upgraded to Windows 10' error on a computer that has a USB device or SD card attached." The bug in question causes drive letters for secondary drives to be reassigned during Windows 10 Setup, which can wreak havoc with system functionality, including backup programs. Microsoft says the issue "will be resolved in a future servicing update for Windows 10." As a workaround, you can physically remove the USB flash drives or SD cards until Setup is complete. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once burned, twice shy." That's good advice if you're working around a hot stove. It's an equally wise strategy for anyone responsible for administering Windows 10 PCs. After the disastrous rollout of Windows 10 version 1809, you should indeed be extremely wary of touching that hot stove. Microsoft had grown cocky after a handful of relatively trouble-free feature updates to Windows 10, and had even bragged about how quickly it was able to roll out those semi-annual feature updates. That hubris caught up with them in late 2018. Only days after rolling out version 1809 to the public, a pair of data-destroying bugs forced the company to pull the update from its servers. It took more than five weeks before the update was relaunched. That painful experience inspired Microsoft to rethink its enthusiasm for those every-six-months updates. In the wake of the version 1809 debacle, the company promised major changes in the way it tracks product release, including a renewed focus on product quality. One of those major changes was a deliberate slowing down of the rollout process for the next feature update. Microsoft's engineering team signed off on the 1903 release, build 18362, in mid-March 2019. Under the previously established norms, that release would have gone to the general public beginning in April. That's not happening this time around. Because of the slower rollout process, what would previously have been an April update is now officially the May 2019 Update for Windows 10 (version 1903). And as we approach the end of May, that update is still undergoing testing by members of the Windows Insider Program as well as corporate customers and developers who have access to early releases of Windows 10. For now, if you want to upgrade a Windows 10 PC to version 1903, you'll need to use one of the following techniques: Assign the device to the Windows Insider Program, choose the Slow or Release Preview channel, and use Windows Update to install the new version. Download the version 1903 installer files from an official Microsoft source (such as a Visual Studio subscription) and run the Setup program, choosing the option to keep existing programs and files. When you try either technique, there's a good chance you'll encounter the following error message: You might see this error message when trying to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1903. That generic message is misleading. Even if all your hardware is fully compatible with Windows 10, you'll be blocked from upgrading if any external storage devices, including USB flash drives and SD cards, are attached to the PC you're trying to upgrade. You might also encounter this upgrade block if you're using a PC with two or more internal hard drives or SSDs. The issue is documented in this Microsoft Knowledge Base article: "'This PC can't be upgraded to Windows 10' error on a computer that has a USB device or SD card attached." The bug in question causes drive letters for secondary drives to be reassigned during Windows 10 Setup, which can wreak havoc with system functionality, including backup programs. Microsoft says the issue "will be resolved in a future servicing update for Windows 10." As a workaround, you can physically remove the USB flash drives or SD cards until Setup is complete. Source
man.with.a.plan Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 NO!!!!😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete 12 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 BACKUP ( !!) with several boot-CDs ( Macrium, Aomei , Acronis , Todo ) first , before going into " deep water " ! Remember how much time you will loose by completely re-install ...........( Windows, Office, software, settings , etc....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truemate Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 its so shame that from when they scratching their bulky heads but still not able to release a perfect stable Final version of win 10 now how many more months/yr they will take to do this ??? In past window version like 7 or even 8 was never like this..once released people was like wooo woo wat a OS..blindly install without any fear.... Seems like all good coders left Microsoft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coromonadalix Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Win 10 will never be stable, updates resolves this and that, and this and that stop working well, gsod etc ........ a perfect windows will never happen again. Quality control is a total mess, i have a buiseness and i will stay with win7 as long as i can, no #$^^% telemetry, no botched updates who mess things ( i do macrium reflect cloning / backups in case of ...) etc ... nice to see government / agencies switching to linux based oses More linux user since i discovered Zorin OS Ultimate, very well done and fast, no bloath, no gimmick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlston Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 2 hours ago, truemate said: still not able to release a perfect stable Final version of win 10 That won't happen unless Microsoft abandon their WaaS strategy. Windows 10 with WaaS will always be work-in-progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurobyn Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 1903 running fine here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPECTRUM Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 1903 working 100% fine here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The AchieVer Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Every machine/system is unique, hence everyone may not face the issues. These issues are system specific. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The AchieVer Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 Windows 10 May 2019 Update may be coming as soon as this week Timing of the latest preview build could be significant Image credit: Microsoft We were expecting the May 2019 Update to kick-off at some point in late May, and it appears that it could launch this week, rather than next, if some relatively unusual activity in the preview builds of Windows 10is anything to go by. This is based on the fact that yesterday, Microsoft released a new build (18362.116) for testers in the slow and release preview rings, which included a fix for an installation failure bug, and an Edge and Internet Explorer-related issue that barred access to some gov.uk sites. What’s interesting here is that as Neowinobserves, Microsoft pushed this update out on a Sunday, which is unusual when it comes to test builds – nothing normally happens at the weekend. On schedule? So could this point to Microsoft wanting to get these fixes out to testers quickly, because the plan is to launch the May 2019 Update later this week? That’s certainly a possibility we can’t discount, particularly as we haven’t heard anything about show-stopping bugs (which might throw a spanner in the works for the upgrade) in some time. The last major glitch was a bug which caused potentially nasty ramifications for those who have external USB devices (or SD cards) plugged into their PC, but that was back in April. Fingers crossed that everything is going smoothly, then, and we might see the May 2019 Update very soon indeed. However, we must also bear in mind that Microsoft is taking extra care to ensure it avoids another disastrous rollout, as was the case with the previous October 2018 Update (which still hadn’t arrived on 30% of all PCsas of the beginning of May, according to one set of stats). Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The AchieVer Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 This Windows 10 news is what many Microsoft fans have been waiting for Microsoft Windows 10 update could launch this week (Image: MICROSOFT) WINDOWS 10 May update could be one step closer as reports suggest this blockbuster upgrade is arriving soon. The next big Windows 10 update will bring a swathe of upgrades and new features to your Microsoft-powered PC. This blockbuster release has been teased for a while with fans of the software desperately waiting for news of an official release and now it seems Microsoft could be ready to unleash the changes to millions of users. As noted by Neowin, Microsoft pushed out a build over the weekend to its Windows Insiders in the Slow and Release Preview rings. This release is highly unusual as the US technology firm hardy ever updates its software over a weekend. There were also just two fixes as part of the upgrade which could suggest that things are getting very close to a final release. Microsoft has confirmed that this refreshed operating system will be called Windows 10 May 2019 Update and there’s clearly not long left until the end of the month. All signs, therefore, point to a something coming very soon with Neowin speculating that general availability may come this week. As a quick reminder, Windows 10 May update includes numerous changes and improvements to Microsoft’s popular operating system. One of the most notable of these concerns the operating system's signature Start menu, one of its most fundamental pillars for finding and sorting through different applications. First and foremost, the May 2019 Update will introduce a "simplified" Start layout for new Windows 10 devices, making it easier to get to grips with. In addition to this, Microsoft is also doubling the amount of pre-installed apps that can be removed from Windows 10. This means, once they have downloaded the upgrade, fans will be able to scroll through their programme list using the Start menu and get rid of the ones they do not want or need. Other extras include improvements to the Cortana assistant and something called Sandbox. Sandbox is a piece of software that is designed to run suspicious applications in an isolated environment. There’s plenty to look forward to in this May update but fans of Windows 10 may also be set for some bad news. It seems Microsoft is increasing the amount of space its operating system takes up with things rising from 16GB to 32GB. This means you must have that amount of space clear on your PC before you can install the changes. Discussing the Windows 10 change, Microsoft said: "Starting with the next major update we’re making a few changes to how Windows 10 manages disk space. “Through reserved storage, some disk space will be set aside to be used by updates, apps, temporary files, and system caches. "Our goal is to improve the day-to-day function of your PC by ensuring critical OS functions always have access to disk space. Without reserved storage, if a user almost fills up her or his storage, several Windows and application scenarios become unreliable." Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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