Windows 10 May 2019 Update is finally ready to download. This is the first and probably the only major update to Microsoft's ever-evolving Windows 10 operating system.
Also known as Windows 10 version 1903 or 19H1, the Windows 10 May 2019 Update is another part of Microsoft's plan to release major free updates for canopies that offer new features, tools, and applications for Windows 10.
This update follows in the steps of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. Last year's update brought a number of new features (and bugs) to Windows 10, although it is not the same. It is difficult to convince users to upgrade.
In this article, we've put together everything you need to know about the Windows 10 May 2019 Update.
From what we've already seen, the Windows 10 May 2019 Update looks like an update. Not only will many new features emerge, such as system-wide Light mode and the ability to suspend updates, but rumors are circulating that the new version of Windows 10 should be playable. Native Xbox One.
The Windows 10 May 2019 Update began rolling out on May 22, as the name suggests, avoiding some of the complicated issues of the latest update.
With the official release of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, you will soon see the update pending download.
Cut to the hunt
- What is the next major update for Windows 10
- When did it come out? The deployment began on May 22.
- How much is it? As with previous major Windows 10 updates, it's free.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update release date.
We thought Microsoft was going to end the Windows 10 May 2019 update release date, which turned out to be accurate. Its launch took place at the end of May, the 22nd, to be precise.
However, not everyone will get it right away, and Microsoft says it's a "limited deployment approach," meaning people will get it in waves.
The idea is to make it installable for computers less likely to have problems and slowly increase the level of availability while monitoring user feedback and making sure it is easy to use. There are no major obstacles.
While it's frustrating to wait, it's a good idea because it means any issues can be identified and resolved before millions of people install the software.
If you want to force your computer to wait a while before installing the update, you can postpone installing the Windows 10 May 2019 Update for up to 35 days.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update Name
Formerly known as "Windows Update April 10, 2019", Microsoft changed this wording to "May 2019". It is officially known as "Windows 10 version 1903" or by its code name Windows 19H1.
The codename 19H1 gave us a clue as to the release date and possible name, as it suggests that the update will be released in the first half of 2019.
Rumors were circulating that Microsoft would choose to "Update April 2019", after its April 2018 update last year.
However, apparently Microsoft had lagged behind and the final name was revealed to be "Windows Update May 10, 2019."
Windows 10 May 2019 Update Features
Here are some of our favorite features in the Windows 10 May 2019 Update.
A new light theme.
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The Windows 10 May 2019 update will bring a new Light desktop theme, which will contrast nicely with the Dark theme that we are used to with Windows 10.
Not only are the taskbar and Start menu lighter, but new icons have also been created that better suit the new Light theme.
Best of all, you can mix and match parts of the Light and Dark theme to get the look that best suits your taste.
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Microsoft has continued to tweak the Start menu and the changes made to Windows 10 in May 2019 are definitely welcome.
First, the Start menu when using the update for the first time is much less cluttered, as the tiles and shortcuts for pre-installed applications do not take up as much space.
However, there are still a number of pre-installed apps and games, and there are probably others that you don't want to use. With the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, you can now uninstall more apps that you have already installed.
Another notable change is changing the Start menu so that it has its own dedicated process: StartMenuExperienceHost.exe, rather than being hosted by ShellExperienceHost.exe.
This may seem like a complex change under the hood, but the only noticeable consequence for the user will be that the Start menu will work more easily and that it is protected against potential problems that can be caused by other areas. operating system.
The end result is a more reliable start menu, according to Microsoft, and also a more responsive menu, because startup no longer hangs, allowing for a slightly faster startup time.
Chrome-based Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge has struggled to implement it for years, and the Windows 10 May 2019 Update offers a solution. Microsoft's native browser will now be based on Chromium, which means it will be open source and have more compatibility with popular websites and plugins.
But it's not just a Chrome port, Microsoft Edge has new features. The most important of them is the "Internet Explorer Mode". Internet Explorer is of little interest, but there are many websites that are incompatible with modern browsers. This mode of Internet Explorer fixes this problem.
There are also new privacy features, a new "fluid framework" that allows developers to create better interactive experiences enhanced by artificial intelligence, and a collection feature that allows users to collect, organize, and share content from the web.
Cortana is no longer integrated into the research field.
In the Windows 10 May 2019 update, Cortana will be detached from the search box on the taskbar.
In addition to splitting search and Cortana on the taskbar, the settings for these two programs were also split on Windows 10, as well as group policies.
So now when you click Search, you get a simple search for the operating system. And if you want to summon Cortana, you have to use her separate icon.
Cortana gets smarter
Microsoft is collaborating with the recent acquisition of Semantic Machines to create a new and improved AI chat technology in Cortana. This technology will help Cortana to be more useful, providing more sophisticated answers instead of useless answers to your questions.
If, for example, you are planning a trip to attend an event, Cortana will refer to the above information to better suggest flights, hotels, restaurants, etc.
Now you can pause updates
The Windows 10 May 2019 Update will allow Windows 10 Home Edition users to suspend Windows updates for a specified number of days.
This is a very useful feature that gives you some leeway when an update is released. It gives you time to verify that the update is working correctly, and in case of problems, suspend it until it is corrected.
In a perfect world, a new Windows update would arrive without a hitch, but as we've seen in the past, this rarely happens. This feature is available to professional and professional Windows 10 users, so it is good to see that it is also included in the Home version.
Space reserved for updates
One of the most controversial features of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update is that it now reserves 7GB of space on your hard drive, which will be used to store temporary files.
Although some people don't like that Windows 10 adds even more storage space to their hard drive, the idea is that it will make it easier to download Windows 10 updates and prevent people from learning about your Windows 10 experience. failure. lack of space.
Windows Sandbox lets you experiment
If you are using Windows 10 Professional, the new Windows Sandbox tool might be interesting. It allows you to easily run a virtualized version of Windows 10 in one window, run software, and test your settings and code without affecting your main Windows 10 installation.
This is just a preview of the new features in Windows 10 with the May 2019 update. We will continue to update this list as we discover more.
Helpful error messages
The blue screen of death is infamous at this point, popping up every time Windows encounters a critical error, but they've never been very helpful to average users. But, it seems that it may change with the Windows 10 May 2019 Update.
Microsoft is finally changing the error messages to be more useful; now they will tell you how to fix the problems. The error message appears when a problem is found and users should see options to try to resolve it. The error messages will also link to a knowledge base, rather than forcing users to trust Google for answers.