I have several computers which are running Windows 10 version 1803. According to the Windows lifecycle fact sheet, this release will lose support 18 months after release, which is only a few months away, so I would like to update to version 1903 now.
In Windows Update, when I click "Check for Updates", it always finishes with the text "You're up to date" and a green check mark. There is also text on the right of the window that says "Stay up to date" with subtext "We're rolling out the latest with exciting new features" and a button "See what's new in the latest update". Ok, great Microsoft, I want the update, where is the button to install it?
One of my computers just yesterday decided to update itself to 1809. I would like to further update it to 1903, but I can't figure out how to do so. The difference is that, on that machine, the text on the right of Windows Update talks about how it recently installed a feature update. Windows Update on that 1809 machine doesn't even mention the next feature update.
How do I force these computers to install the next Windows 10 feature update?
Best Answer
Windows 10 Version 1903 also has not been released yet. I would wait, less than a month, and simply allow 1903 to actually be released. This way you can download the Upgrade Assistant, and upgrade your system to 1903 the day it is released.
If you really don't want to wait for it to actually be released. The following procedure must be performed.
Source: Releasing the May 2019 Update to the Release Preview ring
If you performed this procedure you will be unable to leave the Insider Preview program until 1903 is released to the Semi-Annual Channel.
You actually want to install
Windows 10 Version 1809
instead ofWindows 10 Version 1903
. 1809 has already been released. In order to upgrade to 1809, you need to switch to theSemi-Annual Channel
. In order to receive 1903 when it's released, you will have to switch to theSemi-Annual Channel
, if you are currently on theSemi-Annual Targeted Channel
. If you do not switch you will instead receive 1809 once 1903 is released to your currently assigned channel.1903 is only accessible on the Insider Preview Release Preview Channel. The procedure I outlined is the only method I would recommend, and I don't actually recommend it unless you know that ramifications enrolling into the Insider Preview and assigning your system to the Release Preview Channel
It has not been released. 1803 is the current feature update in the
Semi-Annual Channel
. 1809 is the current update in theSemi-Annual Targeted Channel
. 1903 will be released to the Semi-Annual Targeted Channel. Once it is released, 1709 will be retired, and only 1803 and 1809 will be offered in the Semi-Annual ChannelYou really should wait until it is released. The
May 2019 Update (1903)
will be released in May 2019If you have Windows 10 Home you cannot switch to the Semi-Annual Channel. Windows 10 Version 1803 is supported until November 12th, 2019.
While the version of the update will remain 1903, 1903 will be released in May 2019, it was delayed for numerous reasons.
Source: Releasing the May 2019 Update to the Release Preview ring
Source: Microsoft Finally Gets Rid of Anti-Cheat GSOD – Upgrade Block to Be Lifted Soon
The above article mistakenly calls 1903 the April 2019 Update, the article was submitted, before the update was officially renamed to the May 2019 Update
Source: Improving the Windows 10 update experience with control, quality and transparency