The latest version of Windows 10 is the May 2019 Update, version “1903,” which was released on May 21, 2019. Microsoft releases new major updates every six months.
These major updates can take some time to reach your PC since Microsoft and PC manufacturers do extensive testing before fully rolling them out. Let’s take a look at what’s included in the latest version, how to find out what version you’re running, and how you can skip the wait and get the most recent version if you don’t already have it.
The Latest Version Is the May 2019 Update
The latest version of Windows 10 is the May 2019 Update. This is Windows 10 version 1903, and it was released on May 21, 2019. This update was codenamed “19H1” during its development process, as it was released in the first half of 2019. It was originally supposed to be called the April 2019 Update but was delayed by a month.
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Windows 10’s May 2019 Update includes a number of new features and smaller improvements, including a new light theme with a new default desktop background, big changes to Windows Update, speed improvements thanks to better Spectre fixes, the Windows Sandbox for testing software in a secure container, and the separation of Cortana and the search bar.
How to Check if You Have the Latest Version
To see which version of Windows 10 you have, open your Start menu, and then click the gear-shaped “Settings” icon to open the Settings app. You can also fire up the app by pressing Windows+I.
