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As of June 2019, the last major update to Windows 10 is Windows 10 Version 1809, code-named Redstone 5. This update began rolling out on November 13, 2018. This update began rolling out on November 13, 2018.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update, version 1903 — codenamed 19H1 — is the seventh major refresh of the OS (after its original release), and it’s the first semi-annual update of 2019. This new update delivers a new set of features and enhancements to improve performance, security, and it helps users be more productive.Windows 10 version 1903 release date: Microsoft kicked off the May 2019 Update on April 8, 2019, with Windows 10 build 18362.30 in the, and on April 18, the official ISO file was made available in the, and now, the final version (build 18362.116) is rolling out to everyone starting May 21, 2019. (Starting June 6, 2019, the version 1903 is available to.)Getting the Windows 10 version 1903: If your computer is compatible, you’ll receive a notification to download and install the feature update automatically through. Alternatively, you’ll also be able install the update using the or, or you can also to create a USB bootable media. Info: This guide gets updated and republished with features and improvements as they become available through the Windows Insider Program. However, depending on when you’re reading this guide, some features and changes may still missing.
If this is the case, you can.What’s new with desktop experienceYou can check out this walkthrough video with all the changes included in the most recent Windows 10 Insider Preview builds.Starting with version 1903, Windows 10 is adding an acrylic effect, part of Fluent Design, to the sign-in background. The translucent texture helps you focus on the login task by moving the actionable controls up in the visual hierarchy while maintaining their accessibility. Windows 10 version 1903 with acrylic effect on the Sign-in screenIf you don’t like the new experience, you can disable the acrylic effect on the Sign-in screen using the Group Policy Editor, on Administrative Templates System Logon “Show clear logon background”.
Alternatively, you can also to remove the effect from the Sign-in screen. Start menuThe Start menu is debuting with a new simplified default layout that will appear on new installations and new accounts, which according to the company, it has been simplified into a sleek one column design with reduced top-level tiles.You can right-click on a group header or tile folder to find an option to unpin the group or folder. Start menu with unpin option for group tiles and folders(Feature isn’t available to everyone) When you hover over the navigation pane in the Start menu, after a short period it will now automatically expand.You’ll find new icons for the “Sleep,” “Shut down,” and “Restart” options in the power menu, and new icons for the “Change account settings,” “Lock,” and “Sign-out” options in the profile menu.
Start menu tweaks with Windows 10 version 1903In addition, the Start menu will now appear on its own separate StartMenuExperienceHost.exe process to simplify debugging and isolating the experience from potential issues impacting other services. StartMenuExpereinceHost.exe process on Windows 10 version 1903 Search and CortanaStarting with the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, Microsoft is breaking Cortana and Search into two separate experiences in the taskbar.
As a result, when you start a Search, you’ll notice an updated landing page with better spacing to show recent activities and most recent apps, adding light theme support with some subtle acrylic effect over all the search filter options. Search with top apps on the May 2019 UpdateThen when clicking the Cortana button, you’ll access the experience directly into the voice assistant. Cortana and Search two different features on Windows 10 version 1903In addition, in the Settings app, you’ll now find two pages, one to control the Cortana settings and another page to configure the Search experience. TaskbarIn the taskbar, more specifically in the notification area, Windows 10 is also including a new “disconnected” icon when there’s not an internet connection on your device. This icon will appear when no connection to the internet is detected for Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Cellular adapters.
Windows 10 taskbar disconnected network icon on version 1903There’s a new microphone icon in the notification area which appears when your microphone is in use, and hovering over the icon will also show which app is currently accessing the device. If you have multiple apps accessing the microphone, then you’ll only see the number of apps using the device. Also, if you now double-click the icon, it’ll open the Microphone settings page.In addition, you’ll see an updated Windows Update icon in the notification area (and in the Start menu power button) with an orange indicator alerting you that a restart is pending. Microphone icon in taskbar Action CenterStarting with this new version, Action Center adds a new slider to quickly adjust the brightness of the screen using any level, instead of the button that only allows you to select between four levels of brightness. Action Center brightness slider on Windows 10 build 18277You can now. (If you need to add or remove buttons, right-click a button, select Edit, and then click the unpin button or click the Add button add more buttons.)Also, Action Center now introduces a shadow effect to match the shadow seen along the borders of other taskbar flyouts. File ExplorerThe File Explorer experience is getting a new icon with a modern design similar to the design language Microsoft is using for its.
File Explorer new iconAs part of a continuous effort to improve File Explorer, t he “Downloads” folder now shows the most recent downloaded files at the top to help users to find content faster as most people never specify a new name of internet files, and then they get lost in the folder.In addition, the experience now allows you to rename a file using a dot at the beginning of the name (for example, “.gitignore”). (In the past, this action will result in an error.) ClipboardIf you use the new clipboard experience on Windows 10, beginning with this new version, the interface is getting updates to optimize the design for text snippets making each entry smaller to see more content. Clipboard interface for Windows 10 version 1903 Light themeStarting with Windows 10 version 1903, there’s a new system light theme that brings lighter colors for the Start menu, Action Center, taskbar, touch keyboard, and other elements that didn’t have a true light color scheme when switching from the dark to light system theme. Windows 10 May 2019 Update with light modeThe new color scheme is available in Settings Personalization Colors and selecting the Light option under “Choose your color” drop-down menu. Windows 10 May 2019 Update option to enable light modeUsing the drop-down menu, you’ll also find a Custom option, which allows you to continue to use a light theme without the new changes.In addition, the May 2019 Update (formerly April 2019 Update) also introduces a new default desktop wallpaper, which you can use going to Settings Personalization Theme and selecting the Windows Light theme.
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PrintingAs part of this new version, the printing experience now supports the light theme. And you’ll notice that options now include icons, and drop-down menus now show a line of description.Also, the name of the printer will now use a wrap instead of cutting off the name.
Windows 10 build 18282 printing options Game barOn Windows 10 version 1903, the Game bar is getting a new gallery to view screenshots and videos without having to leave the game. And there’s an option to share content directly into Twitter. Game bar with gallery for screenshots and videos Sign-in experienceIf you use a Microsoft account linked with your phone number, you can now use an SMS code to sign-in, and continue setting up your account without the need of a password. Once you’re in your Windows 10 account, you can use Windows Hello Face, Fingerprint, or a PIN as your primary method of authentication.When you need to change your PIN, this new version is also updating the reset experience to align with the design you see on the Microsoft web services.
Microsoft account authentication experienceThe new changes are also available across the operating system, when an username and password is required, such as when creating a new account. What’s new with Settings experienceIn the update planned for April 2019, the Settings app is also getting a number of refinements.
For instance, you’ll find a new way to finish the Windows setup and quickly access some of the most frequently used settings.Inspired by the Microsoft account homepage, the Settings home page now has a header allowing you to take quick actions for things like signing in and managing your Microsoft account. It also gives you an “easy to glance” at system status, such as when updates are available. (This feature is only available for small number of users with devices enrolled in the Windows Insider Program.
If you don’t see the new top banner, you can.) Settings app with header information on Windows 10 May 2019 Update Advanced scaling settingsSince the April 2018 Update, includes an option to automatically fix scaling for apps that may look blurry after your display settings change. However, it was an option that you needed to enable manually, but with the May 2019 Update, the option is now enabled by default on Settings System Display Advanced scaling settings page. Notifications & actionsStarting with version 1903, the Notifications & actions page no longer includes the options to manage Quick actions buttons, because now it’s a task that you can perform with Action Center. Notifications & actions settings on Windows 10 May 2019 Update Focus assistIn the Focus assist settings page, Windows 10 is adding a new automatic rule to let remove distractions while you’re working on anything in full screen. (The option is called “When I’m using an app in full screen mode.”) Focus assist on Windows 10 May 2019 Update Power & SleepIn the Power & Sleep page, you’ll now find a slider option to change your system power mode.
Narrator, Change what you hear when reading and interactingAlso, there’s a new Hear advanced information about controls when navigating option that enables you to minimize the amount of content that you hear aloud when navigating the operating system, apps, and even tooltips. (If you must hear the content of a particular tooltip, you need to use the Narrator + 0 command.)In addition, in the “Change what you hear reading and interacting” section is where you’ll now find the Have Narrator’s voice emphasize formatted text option.
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You’ll also find the Hear phonetics as you read by character option. Also, there a new Hear advanced detail, like help text, on buttons and other controls option, which enables you to minimize the amount of content that you hear aloud when navigating the operating system, apps, and even tooltips. The Read Current character phonetics adds Narrator + 5 twice command to render current character phonetics. Also, Narrator now announces the state of hardware buttons such as volume keys.On the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (formerly April 2019 Update), Narrator now includes “Read by Sentence,” which allows you to read next, current, and previous sentences with Narrator. The new feature is available with the keyboard and with touch. Caps + Ctrl + Period (.): Reads next sentence.
Caps + Ctrl + Comma (,): Reads current sentence. Caps + Ctrl + M: Reads previous sentence.It’s also possible to use “read by sentence” command with a braille display hitting the dots 2-3-4 or 2-3-4-7 in command input mode. The view options are now more consistent, and you’ll hear control information more consistently.As part of the improvements for Narrator in the browser, in this new version, the experience ships with changes to enhance support with Google Chrome.
When using Scan Mode, you can use the up and down arrows, and on a slider, the left and right arrows will decrease and increase the slider in scan mode. You can navigate using the tab keys. You can use the continuous reading commands, and you can navigate by headings and links.In addition, the framework for UI Automation now includes support for translating IAccessible2 information while in Google Chrome.On Microsoft Edge, Narrator will stop announcing non-selected cells in a table when the aria-selected isn’t set. Also, you’ll no longer hear when you leave and re-enter a table when reading a single table continuously or nested table.Furthermore, the experience can now read the entire link aloud using the Narrator + 0 command. When viewing a website, the reading and navigation commands now stay in the page on supported web browsers, and when reading emails with Outlook or the Mail app.Finally, BRLTTY version 5.6 is now available with USB support for Inceptor and Orbit 20 displays.
In addition, the BrailleNote Touch is recognized when using USB. Baum displays can now use B9 and B10 interchangeably. Liblouis binaries and tables have been updated to version 3.7.0. TroubleshootIn the Troubleshoot page, you’ll find a new “Recommended troubleshooting” section, which is part of a new feature that allows Windows 10 to fix many critical problems on your device automatically.
For example, the operating system may automatically restore default settings for critical services, adjust feature settings to match your hardware configuration, or make other specific changes required for Windows to operate normally. Critical troubleshooting happens automatically and can’t be turned off. Recommended Troubleshooting settingsWindows 10 will also recommend troubleshooting for other problems that aren’t critical to normal operation, but might be impacting your experience. For example, the operating system may recommend disabling a setting that sometimes causes an app or feature to crash unexpectedly until an update is available.Also, you will see notifications when there is a recommended troubleshooter available for your device. In this major update, Windows 10 is also modifying the brightness behavior to prevent the display becoming brighter when moving from a battery charger to battery power. This means that when someone adjusts the display brightness, that brightness will now be remembered as the preferred setting whether you’re on battery or connected to a power source. Windows ConsoleCtrl + Mouse Wheel Scroll to zoom in text is now supported in Command Prompt, PowerShell and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).In addition, when using dark system theme, the scrollbars for Command Prompt, PowerShell and WSL will now become dark as well.
Command Prompt and PowerShell with dark scrollbarThe Windows 10 May 2019 Update is also updating the properties page for consoles by adding a new “Terminal” tab introducing new settings, such as cursor shape and colors, terminal colors, and more. Terminal settings for consoles on Windows 10 version 1903 Windows Subsystem for LinuxStarting with the first major release of 2019, the Windows Subsystem for Linux introduces new functionalities and new options to make management easier, including:. Consolidated command line options – The command line tool now includes options to manage your Linux distros that are included in the wslconfig command line tool. Import a distro for easy sideloading including to non-system drives – Use the –import option to imports a tar file as a new distribution. You can specify the distribution registry to the location of your choice including non-system drives. Export your WSL distribution for simpler environment management – Use the -export option to export a distribution to a tar file.
Your distro will export to your default downloads location.In addition, if you use Linux on Windows 10, you can now access the Linux files part of the Windows Subsystem for Linux environment.The new files are accessible using command line or File Explorer. In order to access the files, you need to navigate to wsl$distroname, or see a list of running distributions by navigating to wsl$.Also, the May 2019 Update introduces improvements for the wsl.exe command line interface. For instance, you can now import and export distros, and you can now consolidate existing features from wslconfig.exe, such as list distros and setting defaults. Task ManagerWindows 10 version 1903 is also updating Task Manager with a new option to set your preferred tab when opening Task Manager using the Options menu.
Task Manager on Windows 10 version 1903 Windows Mixed RealityIn this update, Windows 10 adds the ability to launch Desktop (Win32) applications (such as Spotify, Paint.NET, and Visual Studio Code) in Windows Mixed Reality. 4.5 out of 5Overall the Windows 10 May 2019 Update is a significant feature update with many welcome and interesting additions, such as a new proper light theme, Reserved storage, Windows Sandbox, separation of Cortana and Search, quick access to symbols, automatic active hours, and recommended troubleshooting. However, it’s more like an incremental update, because Windows 10 is already a mature OS, and all the main features are already included.During the time testing the new update, performance and memory usage seem at the same level of previous releases, but your experience may vary depending on your applications and hardware configuration. It hasn’t been going really well for Microsoft pushing feature updates, and as a result, this time around the company will be more careful pushing the update by letting users decide when to install new feature updates, such as version 1903.Editor’s note: This guide includes features and improvements that appeared until Windows 10 build 18362.116.
It should be noted that this guide focuses on features for consumers, as Microsoft is also adding other features aimed for enterprises, which aren’t included here. (This guide was originally published on September 4, 2018, and last updated on June 28, 2019.).