Version 1809 is ready for broad deployment, Microsoft says

Mar 29, 2019 05:28 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has declared Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) ready for broad deployment, recommending businesses to install the new OS version just in time for the launch of version 1903.

The October update was originally released on October 2 last year, but it was then pulled only a few days later due to issues potentially causing the removal of user files stored in libraries.

Microsoft fixed the bug and re-published the update in November, then beginning a gradual rollout to devices across the world in order to prevent any other issues from becoming widespread.

Due to this more cautious approach, the availability of Windows 10 version 1809 improved slowly, so in January this year, Microsoft released it via Windows Update to all users who manually searched for updates.

Beginning March 28, Microsoft says Windows 10 October 2018 Update is “designated for broad deployment and Semi-Annual Channel for servicing status (recommended option),” which means that businesses can finally install the update. At the same time, the update is also available for any user who manually selects check for updates via Windows Update.

New update just around the corner

Meanwhile, Microsoft is getting ready for the debut of another OS feature update currently codenamed 19H1 and likely to launch as version 1903 and April 2019 Update. This means that users in general, and consumers in particular, are very likely to skip the October update altogether and switch directly to the April 2019 release.

As it’s the case of every Windows 10 feature update, the rollout of the next-month release will happen in stages to devices across the world, once again in order to prevent major issues from hitting a large number of devices.

However, alternative download methods will also be offered, including a manual check for updates that will be available for users who don’t want to wait for the update to be automatically pushed to their devices.