Windows 10: Microsoft details known issues in Windows 10 May 2019 Update

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903) is now available for download to seekers (advanced users). Anyone who is interested can manually download and install Windows 10 May 2019 Update through Media Creation Tool or ISO packages.

The update is being rolled out gradually and it may not show up on all devices at the moment, especially on devices with incompatible drivers.

Windows 10 version 1903 introduces big improvements like Windows Sandbox and a new light theme experience, but it has its own known problems that Microsoft has acknowledged.

At the moment, Windows 10 May 2019 Update has three known issues. In the support document, Microsoft has confirmed it is investigating the problems and upgrade has already been blocked on incompatible configurations.

Display brightness problem


On PCs with certain Intel drivers, brightness settings may not work as intended. Microsoft says that the display brightness may not respond to adjustments. This means the actual display brightness won’t change when you make changes to the brightness settings.

Microsoft has applied compatibility hold on devices with certain Intel drivers from being offered Windows 10 version 1903 until this issue is resolved.

If you’ve forced the update on your PC and you’re experiencing the aforementioned problems, you’ve to restart your PC to see brightness changes.

“Note We recommend that you do not attempt to manually update using the Update now button or the Media Creation Tool until this issue has been resolved,” Microsoft explains.

Audio not working with Dolby Atmos headphones and home theatre


Microsoft is aware of another problem where you may experience audio issues with Dolby Atmos for home theatre (free extension) or Dolby Atmos for headphones acquired through the Microsoft Store due to a licensing configuration error.

Microsoft is also blocking the update from showing up such devices until the fix is ready. The company says a solution will be available in mid-June.

Duplicate folders and documents showing in user profile directory


Microsoft is also blocking the update on devices that uses redirected known folders.

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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.

 

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

As reported yesterday, Microsoft changed the way how they license Windows 10 to their OEM partners. But buckle in folks, the changes just keep on coming. In what looks like an effort to push Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 owners to upgrade, Microsoft has officially announced that Office 2019 will only work on machines with Windows 10 and the next LTSC release of Windows Server. That's only the tip of the iceberg though. Unlike previous version of Office that came with 10 years of support, Office 2019's support lifecycle is shortened to five years of mainstream support and two years of extended support. Additionally, the client applications are only available with a Click-to-Run installer. However, Microsoft will continue to provide a MSI installer for the server applications.