Windows 10: Microsoft blocks Windows 10 May 2019 Update on some Intel PCs

Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903) is now being blocked from installing on systems with certain versions of Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST). Microsoft says May 2019 Update on some Intel PCs may cause stability problems and it could also break the inbox storage driver iastora.sys.

In a new support document that is being blocked from indexing on search engines, Microsoft has documented a critical problem affecting devices with Intel Rapid Storage Driver version between 15.1.0.1002 and 15.5.2.1053. The issue appears to limit to specific Intel’s drivers and other devices with RST (but different driver version) do not seem to be having any problems.

If you have affected driver installed, Windows 10 version 1903 won’t show up on Windows Update page and upgrade block message would appear on Update Assistant Tool.



Microsoft says version 15.5.2.1054 or later is compatible with Windows 10 May 2019 Update, but users are recommended to install 15.9.6.1044 or newer.

“To resolve this issue, you will need to update the Intel® RST drivers for your device to version 15.5.2.1054 or a later. Check with your device manufacturer (OEM) to see if an updated driver is available and install it,” Microsoft noted in a support document.

After fixing the outdated drivers, users have to restart their computer and check for updates again.

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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.