14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft will retire Windows 10 version 1803, or April 2018 Update, in November, so the company has started showing warnings in Windows Update on devices that are still running this old release.
A notification showing up on Windows 10 version 1803 computers under Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update tells users that support for the version they are running is coming to an end and upgrading is the recommended option.
“You’re currently running a version of Windows that’s nearing the end of support. We recommend you update to the most recent version of Windows 10 now to get the latest features and security improvements,” this notification reads.
As far as users are concerned, the only thing they need to do is allow the newer version of Windows 10 to install on their devices. If the download isn’t available already, checking for updates should get the necessary bits for moving to Windows 10 version 1903.
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At this point, the only two versions newer than Windows 10 April 2018 Update is version 1809 (October 2018 Update) and version 1903 (May 2019 Update). Windows 10 1903 is already available for download for all devices with a manual update, albeit some upgrade blocks are still in place if certain compatibility issues are discovered.
If the update to version 1903 does not show up with a manual check for updates, then your device might be targeted by such an upgrade block.
Microsoft is also getting ready to release another feature update for Windows 10. Codenamed Windows 10 19H2, this version could land as soon as tomorrow, as it’ll be shipped in the form of a cumulative update on Windows Update.
Microsoft hasn’t yet confirmed the release date for Windows 10 19H2, but given its completion date was September, there’s a chance the update has already been finalized and is now ready to ship.
Via TechDows