Windows 10 April 2018 Update: Here's what you can expect
[This article was originally published in August 2016 for the release of the Anniversary Update. It has been revised completely for the April 2018 Update. The current version was published May 8, 2018.]
The Windows 10 April 2018 Update, version 1803, will begin arriving automatically[1] on some PCs beginning on May 8. (Early adopters have already had access to the upgrade since its official release on April 30.)
When will the PCs in your home and office receive this feature update?
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That question's not just a matter of idle curiosity. Because this is essentially a full upgrade, it requires a large (several gigabytes) download. In addition, the installation process takes more time than a normal monthly cumulative update, which means you probably want some warning before the upgrade takes over your PC.
If you're ready, willing, and even eager to install this update, you can begin the process manually. If, on the other hand, you would rather watch and wait as other people shake out the inevitable bugs, you can defer the upgrade[3] by weeks or months.
And if you're an IT pro in charge of deploying Windows 10, you have a whole different set of tools at your disposal.
Doing nothing at this point means Microsoft will decide when to deliver the April 2018 Update via Windows Update. The exact date on which it arrives depends on four factors:
- Microsoft's roll-out schedule In the two most recent feature updates, Microsoft has been more measured than it was in Windows 10's first year. It will probably take about four months before the