Know what's new and how to download Windows update 10 1903 May 2019 (19H1), the new update of the operating system Microsoft released on 21 May 2019.
Although at first it was thought that it would be called April update 2019 (Redstone 6), Microsoft officially announced that this eighth version of Windows 10 would have the name “May update 2019“.
And as with previous updates, The Redmond company has been polishing the new features and fixing bugs before officially releasing this Windows update 10 like a “full function”.
In case it is not yet available via Windows Update, you can always follow this guide to download Windows 10 legally. What's more, Please note that this version has new system requirements that you should know before installing it on your PC.
What's New in the May Update 2019 Windows 10
New Windows Light theme
The graphical user interface, known as Windows Shell, you now have a new topic called Windows light. Not only that, also incorporates a new wallpaper.
Previously, this white theme did not affect all elements. Now, when I activate the mode “Erase” in Settings> Personalization> Colors, you will see that the start menu, the task bar, the action center and other elements have a white background.
If you have a version prior to Windows 10 1903, you can download the clear theme from this page.
Uninstall the pre-installed applications from the Start menu
Until the previous update, only some apps could be uninstalled from the Start menu. Instead, in this new version of 2019, it's possible uninstall the following pre-installed apps from the Start menu:
- Visor 3D.
- Mail.
- Film and TV.
- Smart 3D.
- Calculator.
- Calendar.
- Cut out and draw.
- Música Groove.
- Adhesive notes.
- Voice recorder.
Sandbox de Windows
It is a new and very useful tool for test applications in an isolated and secure environment. All this without affecting the host (the main operating system)
Windows Sandbox crea, every time it runs, a lightweight and isolated desktop environment with a fresh installation of Windows 10. As soon as I close the app, everything you have downloaded or installed will be removed.
Thanks to this tool that uses hardware-based virtualization, you will no longer have to use a virtual machine to run Windows within Windows 10.
To install this sandbox the sandbox, Go to dashboard “Windows features” and check the box “Windows Sandbox”.
Of course, the app is only available on Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise with version 1903.
New Office application for Windows 10
Its about new Office app which takes the design from its web version (office.com) to show you the last open documents.
With this application you can easily access your files and documents you've been working on recently.
What's more, you will have access to the different Microsoft Office tools 2019 O 2016. If you don't have them installed on your PC, you will be taken to the web version of these applications.
Login without password
If you have a Microsoft account, you know you can log into your Windows PC 10 with a PIN, Windows Hello or with a username and password.
Also, In Windows 10 19H1 it is possible to configure login without password. Instead, you can use an SMS code after associating a phone number.
To add a phone number account without a password, go to Settings> Accounts> Family and other users> “Add someone else to this PC”.
Create reminders in Microsoft To-Do using Cortana
Microsoft To-Do is the cloud-based task management application that works on PC, Android e iOS.
From Windows 10 1903 19H1, can add reminders and tasks to Microsoft To-Do using Cortana dictation.
You can use your voice, your PC or your cell phone to add your lists and reminders to the app, which also includes Outlook tasks.
Faster PC thanks to Retpoline
In january 2018, two serious vulnerabilities were known: Meltdown y Spectre, that affected Intel CPUs and all microprocessors in the world, respectively.
To mitigate Specter problems, Microsoft parked Windows. This caused a reduction in computer performance, especially on PCs 2015 and earlier.
Now, with this new May update, Microsoft has updated the Retpoline cloud settings (a solution that improves system performance) to enable it for all supported devices.
This will eliminate most of the slowdowns and make your PC run faster.
7 GB of storage reserved for updates
To install updates successfully, must have enough disk space. For this reason, this new update is reserving 7 GB almost exclusively for Windows updates and system cache.
However, although this space will be used for Windows updates, programs can also store temporary files here.
Thus, when Windows needs space for updates, will delete the temporary files and perform the update.
New system requirements
After several years, Microsoft has decided to increase the minimum requirements of its operating system, specifically on hard drive space.
These are the New requirements for Windows 10 May 2019 (version 1903):
RAM: 1 GB for 32 bits, 2 GB for 64 bits.
Screen resolution: 800 x 600.
Graphics: Microsoft DirectX 9 or later with the WDDM driver 1.0.
UPC: Processor 1 GHz or higher that meets the following requirements:
- Compatible with x86 or x64 instruction set.
- Supports PAE, NX y SSE2.
- Supports CMPXCHG16b, LAHF / SAHF and PrefetchW for OS installation of 64 bits.
Free disk space:
- For Windows 10 1809 and earlier versions: 16 GB for 32 bits y 20 GB for 64 bits.
- For Windows 10 1903: 32 GB or more.
As you can see, Microsoft has decided to increase the minimum disk space to 32 GB. That's double for users of 32 bits and an increase of 12 GB for users of 64 bits.
Upgrade to windows 10 May 2019
This update was officially released on 21 May 2019, after some delays caused by some insects found in the build Windows.
From this date, the update can be found from Windows Update or by using the Windows update wizard.
Windows update:
Follow these steps to upgrade to Windows 10 May Update desde Windows Update:
- hate Setting> Update and security> Windows update and click the button “Search for updates”.
- Click on “Download and install now”.
- Wait for the update to download and restart your PC to complete its installation.
Please note that the update is slowly coming to all devices.
If you don't see the update, just wait for it to arrive automatically or, failing that, force its installation with Microsoft's update wizard.
Windows Assistant:
If the version 1903 cannot be installed from Windows Update, follow these steps to force install with Windows wizard:
- Download the Windows Update Assistant 10.
- Run the wizard and click “Update now”.
- Wait for the update to download and install.
Descargar Windows 10 1903 ISO
If you want to perform a clean installation of Windows, it is best to download the original ISO from Microsoft's own servers:
Download Windows 10 1903 Spanish ISO 32 Y 64 bits
You can also use the Microsoft tool or a third party website to get the installer, as we show below:
Media creation tool:
Follow these steps to update your PC to the latest version of Windows or to download the Windows ISO 10 May 2019:
- Download the Media Creation Tool
- Run the program and choose one of the two options:
The first option allows you to directly update your equipment, for which it is recommended to make a backup. While the second option allows you to create a USB installation media / DVD or download the ISO directly to your computer.
TechBench – RG Adguard:
TechBench is the website for download the Windows ISO 10 Pro / Home in Spanish, from Microsoft's own servers.
On the TechBench website you just have to choose the version (1903 – 19H1 Build 18362.30), language and architecture (x86 o x64) Windows.
If you're not in a rush to get this May update, We recommend that you wait for the update to reach Windows Update.
And it is that after the serious problems and failures of the Windows Update 10 October 2018, it is best to wait for the update to arrive automatically on your PC.
