Windows 10: Microsoft blocks Windows 10 May 2019 Update for some devices

Windows 10 May 2019 Update will begin rolling out to the compatible devices in late May 2019. Windows 10 version 1903 is currently only available to Windows Insiders, but the update for Windows 10 is now being blocked from installing on systems with certain configurations.

In an updated blog post, Microsoft quietly shared a list of current upgrade blocks for Windows 10 May 2019 Update. At least three sets of devices could be affected during installation due to the blockade.

At the moment, Windows 10 May 2019 Update is blocked in the following conditions:

External USB device or SD memory card


Microsoft says that you cannot upgrade to Windows 10 May 2019 Update if your company is using a USB storage device or SD memory card, but there’s an easy workaround to deal with this problem. Microsoft has advised users to remove any external USB storage devices and/or SD memory cards to start the upgrade installation process.

Older versions of anti-cheat software


If you have older versions of anti-cheat software that comes bundled with many popular games, you may not be able to install the Windows 10 May 2019 Update. Microsoft discovered a bug where the older versions of anti-cheat software may cause Windows 10 May 2019 Update PCs to experience crashes.

Most games have been already updated with a fix for the bug and Microsoft is actively working with affected partners.

If Windows 10 May 2019 Update is blocked for you, make sure you are running the latest version of your games.

Redirected Known Folders


Microsoft has also blocked the Windows 10 May 2019 Update from installing on devices with any Known Folders or empty folder with that same name is created in your %userprofile% directory when you update.

Microsoft is expected to address all these blockades before wider rollout in late May, but make sure that you meet the above requirements if the update is blocked on your device.

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Microsoft blocks Windows 10 April Update for Intel SSD 600p Series

Microsoft is blocking some Intel SSDs from installing the April 2018 Update after discovering an incompatibility issue that causes performance and stability issues. In short, the problem was explained by Microsoft as: “When attempting to upgrade to Window 10 April 2018 Update select devices with certain Intel SSDs may enter a UEFI screen reboot or crash repeatedly.” Microsoft says that this issue has no workaround and that those that have attempted to update Windows 10 to the Windows 10 April 2018 Update should revert back to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update version 1709.

Unfortunately, the announcement by Microsoft fails to list what specific Intel SSD models are having issues with the OS update. We contacted Intel and discovered that the Intel SSD 600p Series of client drives that was first introduced to the market in 2016 is the most popular drive that is having issues.

Source: Legit Reviews

 

Office 2019

Only supported on Win10. Sorry, 8.1 users, only 4 years old, gotta go.

Microsoft Office 2019 will only work on Windows 10

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com...-to-office-and-windows-servicing-and-support/

Spoiler Office 2019
Last year at Ignite, we announced Office 2019 – the next perpetual version of Office that includes apps (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Skype for Business) and servers (including Exchange, SharePoint, and Skype for Business). Today we’re pleased to share the following updates:

• Office 2019 will ship in H2 of 2018. Previews of the new apps and servers will start shipping in the second quarter of 2018.
• Office 2019 apps will be supported on:
  • Any supported Windows 10 SAC release
  • Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2018
  • The next LTSC release of Windows Server
• The Office 2019 client apps will be released with Click-to-Run installation technology only. We will not provide MSI as a deployment methodology for Office 2019 clients. We will continue to provide MSI for Office Server products.

 

Microsoft Office 2019 Will Run on Windows 10, and Only Windows 10

How is this news or surprising to anyone?

Especially when there are viable and arguably better open-source alternatives out there.. For those of us who don't use Microsoft Office, this isn't a problem.