Windows 10: Windows 10 April 2018 Update is now ready for all Alienware PCs

Back in May, Microsoft revealed that it is blocking the installation of Windows 10 April 2018 Update on a few Alienware computers. Due to compatibility issues, Microsoft was blocking Windows 10 April 2018 Update on the Alienware 13 R3, Alienware 15 R3, Alienware 15 R4, Alienware 17 R4, and Alienware 17 R5.

It appears that Microsoft has lifted the ban and Windows 10 April 2018 Update is now ready for all Alienware computers. An Alienware employee confirmed to us that Windows 10 April 2018 Update should install on Alienware PCs automatically and there will be no issues.

“Microsoft update 1803 is now ready for Alienware computer. This one should run automatically already, if no feel free to run it. It works now,” the company told us in a tweet embedded below.

Microsoft update 1803 is now ready for Alienware computer. This one should run automatically already, if no feel free to run it. It works now.

— Alienware Support (@AlienwareTech) July 5, 2018
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Back in May, a moderator on Microsoft’s support forum, Jess Can, had confirmed the compatibility issues with Alienware. “Microsoft is currently blocking these models from installing the update due to a known incompatibility that may cause these devices to display a black screen after resuming from battery saver mode,” the moderator explained.

It’s worth noting that the page on Microsoft forum hasn’t been updated with new information as of yet.

A new thread on Reddit has also confirmed that Windows 10 April 2018 Update runs fine on Alienware PCs and you should not experience any issues. If your computer is ready, the update will download and install the updates automatically. You can always manually check for updates in Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Update.

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“Hybrid Laptops with discrete GPU connected to display” error when installing the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803)

This error message currently appears when attempting to install the April 2018 Update on any of the following Dell devices:

• Alienware 13 R3
• Alienware 15 R3
• Alienware 15 R4
• Alienware 17 R4
• Alienware 17 R5

Microsoft is currently blocking these models from installing the update due to a known incompatibility that may cause these devices to display a black screen after resuming from battery saver mode. For
this reason, we do not recommend attempting to work around the current block to install the April 2018 Update. Microsoft is currently working on a solution that will be provided in a future Windows Update, after which these devices will be able to install
the April 2018 Update.

If you are receiving this message, you do not need to take any action at this time. There are no apps that need to be uninstalled. Windows Update will notify you when the April 2018 Update is ready
for your device.

 

“Hybrid Laptops with discrete GPU connected to display” error when installing the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803)

 

Windows 10 April 2018 Update(SCU) Partially Breaks MKV File Support?

I updated to main computer to the April 2018 Update, AKA Spring Creators Update, and it seems like they've taken a step backward with MKV file support. When I go into the properties of an MKV file on the Fall Creators Update, if I go to the details tab it gives me a bunch of detail about he media file, like resolution, framerate, audio information and bitrate. However, if I go into the same file's properties on the April 2018 Update, almost all of the information is blank, it only gives me a runtime and bitrate.

I really just want to confirm that this isn't just my computer and other's are experiencing the same thing.

FCU:




April 2018 Update: