Well, you are in luck. The Redmond tech giant has also released the Windows 10 ISO files, which are now available for download. For languages other than English, head over to Microsoft. Windows 10 April Update - aka version - is a feature update offering several new features, including the exciting Timeline, Focus Assist, and Diagnostic Data tool. With new features also come a number of bug fixes and performance improvements. Microsoft has been sending a number of Preview builds to its Windows Insider Program for the past several months to test and finalize the latest desktop OS version, the Windows 10 April Update.
While the update will eventually arrive on your machine, the rollout process is painfully slow as the company has adopted a steadier, more conservative deployment strategy since the release of the original Creators Update last year. If you don't want to get stuck in this phased rollout that might take you over several months to get the newest edition of Windows 10, you can now use the Update Assistant or download the ISO files to install Windows 10 April Update right away.
Devices running Windows 10 Home or Pro editions will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates that contain protection from the latest security threats. To continue receiving security and quality updates, Microsoft recommends updating to the latest version of Windows Windows 10 Anniversary Update v. This update includes quality improvements. No new operating system features are being introduced in this update.
Key changes include:. Addresses an issue that generates an access violation on certain pages in Internet Explorer when it renders SVGs under a high load. Addresses an issue where user accounts are locked when applications are moved to a shared platform using App-V e.
Addresses an issue that might cause the App-V service to stop working on an RDS server that hosts many users. Addresses an issue that, in some instances, prevents Internet Explorer from identifying custom controls. Note This update is not available with express installation files for Windows Server If you installed earlier updates, only the new fixes in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.
For more information about the resolved security vulnerabilities, see the Security Update Guide. Microsoft has released an update directly to the Windows Update client to improve reliability.
Any device running Windows 10 configured to receive updates automatically from Windows Update, including Enterprise and Pro editions, will be offered the latest Windows 10 Feature Update based on device compatibility and Windows Update for Business deferral policy. This does not apply to long-term servicing editions. After installing the March 13, or later Cumulative Update for Windows 10 version , only the latest Windows 10 feature update is returned as applicable.
This prevents the deployment of previously released feature updates using ConfigMgr current branch and Windows 10 servicing plans. This issue is resolved in KB This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update. To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website. For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download the file information for cumulative update Table of contents.
