The Windows 10 May 2019 Update will be the first major update for Microsoft's evolving Windows 10 operating system this year.
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 will follow in the footsteps of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update and the April 2018 Update. Both have brought a number of new features (and bugs) to Windows 10, although the most recent one is struggling to convince users to actualize. These updates, as well as others, are not without controversy. However, with the help of updates like this, Windows 10 has reached 800 million users and is used by more than two-thirds of Steam users.
And, the Windows 10 May 2019 Update starts to look like a full update. Not only are many new features introduced, such as system-wide lightweight mode and the ability to suspend updates, but also rumors that the new version of Windows 10 should be able to play native Xbox games. one.
The current plan is to roll out the Windows 10 May 2019 Update at the end of May, as the name suggests, avoiding some of the complicated problems of the latest update. In fact, this update has entered the final phase of its testing, so it looks like it's in its title month for once.
In the run-up to the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, Microsoft has started releasing the first versions of Windows Insiders, that is, customers who have signed up to test the latest version. Windows 10.
For this reason, we have a good idea of the new features in the Windows 10 May 2019 Update. So, read on for the latest news, rumors, features, and details of the Windows update release date. . May 10, 2019.
Cut to the hunt
- What is it The next major update for Windows 10
- When did it come out? The Windows 10 May 2019 Update is expected to be released in May.
- What are the prices for the premium plan? As with previous major Windows 10 updates, it's free.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update release date.
We don't have an official release date for the Windows 10 May 2010 update, but it appears Microsoft is planning to release it in late May because it has entered the Final Phase of testing. However, be prepared to delay the May 2019 update.
In fact, last year's April 2018 update was only released in April. After some delays, it showed up on April 30, which interrupts it a bit.
Meanwhile, the October 2018 update was even later and was finally released on November 13, not to mention the number of times the update rollout was suspended while Microsoft fixed many issues related to the Windows 10 update. October 2018.
With any major update to an operating system, delays and issues can occur, so the May 2019 release date is not guaranteed. Fortunately, even if it encounters problems, Microsoft will allow users to delay the installation of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update.
Given that Microsoft has given you the title of May 2019 Update, this could mean that you are finally sure to release the update during this month because you no longer want to embarrass you. to post a Windows 10 update with an outdated name. .
Windows 10 May 2019 Update Name
Formerly known as "April 10, 2019 Windows Update," Microsoft recently changed this phraseology to "May 2019." It is officially designated by the term "Windows 10 version 1903" or by its codename 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.
Another recent rumor confirms the update's name as Windows Update April 10, 2019, because a reference to the April 2019 update was detected in the Windows Powershell tool when running the "Get-VMHostSupportedVersion" command.
This reference, which was found by the Twitter user Tero Alhonen, was the strongest proof yet that it would be called Windows Update April 10, 2019.
However, apparently Microsoft had lagged behind and the final name was revealed to be "Windows Update May 10, 2019."
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At this point, Microsoft seems to be sticking with that name and the May release date looks solid, so there's not much of a chance it will be postponed until later in the year.
Windows 10 May 2019 Feature update confirmed.
Since an older version of Windows 10 May 2019 Update is available for Windows members (like us) to try, we have a good idea of some of the new features that will be heading to Windows 10 with this update.
As always with early versions of these Windows 10 updates, this list has no each new feature, but we will update it when important new features are announced.
Also note that some of these features may be removed from the final version of Windows 10 May 2019 Update for various reasons.
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 to the user will be that the Start Menu will work more easily and that it is protected from 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.
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.
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.