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How to block Windows 10 v1903 from installing on your PC
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft decided to releaseWindows 10 version 1903to the general public in May so as to offer a longer preview phase to software and PC OEMs manufacturers.
This will give them more time for testing their hardware and detect potential conflicts on the upcoming OS version.
TheWindows 10May 2019 Update is unique in the sense that it can flag systems with software and hardware conflicts with the help of machine learning algorithms.
Windows 10users are now interested in blocking/delaying the May 2019 Update considering theissues caused by previous feature updates.
There are three ways to delay or block theWindows 10May 2019 update. We’ll list them below.
How to delay Windows 10 May 2019 Update installation
1. Block Windows 10 v1903 on Windows 10 Home PC
You can enable ametered connection to block theWindows 10May 2019 Update. This option was designed forWindows 10users who havelimited bandwidthon a monthly basis.
You can avoid installing the large update files by enabling the metered connection. Here are the steps to follow:
2. Block Windows 10 v1903 on Windows 10 Pro PCs
Microsoft providesWindows 10 Pro users with more options topause or defer updates. You can use the Pause updates option topause updates for a period of 35 days.
Click Start > Settings > Update & security >Windows Update> Advanced Options.
The “Whenupdatesare installed” option helps you to deferupdateseven longer than 35 days.
There are two options:Semi-Annual Channel and Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted). The first one deals with tested and ready for release updates and the second one deals with feature updates.
3. Use the Group Policy Editor
Windows 10 Pro users can choose a start date for deferringupdatesby usingGroup PolicyEditor.
And this is how you can defer theWindows 10May 2019 Update.
Remember that the latestWindows 10versions pack a plethora of new features and system improvements. In order to avoid technical glitches that are inherent with a brand new OS version, you should pauseupdatesfor one or two months.
This will give Microsoft enough time to patch any major issues that went under the radar during the testing phase.
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More about the topics:Windows 10 Guides,Windows 10 May 2019 Update
Radu Tyrsina
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