Microsoft delays major Windows 10 update over Blue Screen of Death issues

Microsoft was planning to launch its subsequent major Windows 10 update, codenamed Redstone 4, final week. The software program big had focused April 10th as an inside goal to launch the update, however a last-minute “blocking bug” delayed the discharge. In an uncommon change, Microsoft has now issued a brand new construct as a substitute of fixing the bug with a cumulative update by way of Windows Update. “In sure instances, these reliability issues might have led to a better share of (BSOD) on PCs for instance,” says Microsoft’s Dona Sakar. “As a substitute of making a Cumulative Update bundle to service these issues, we determined to create a brand new construct with the fixes included.” Microsoft has not revealed the precise motive for the blocking bug, or why it was found on the final second. The brand new construct is offered to Windows Insiders within the Quick Ring, and shall be made obtainable to Sluggish Ring and Launch Preview shortly. Sources aware of Microsoft’s plans inform The Verge that this construct (model 17134) has now been marked as the ultimate model of the following major update. Microsoft has nonetheless not formally named this update, regardless of the corporate utilizing the Spring Creators Update naming a number of occasions. It now seems Microsoft will select “Windows 10 April 2018 Update” as the ultimate title for Redstone 4. Microsoft watcher WalkingCat has found a video referencing this title, however the blocking bug delay might push the discharge of this update into Could — additional complicating the naming of this update. The following major Windows 10 update will embody options like Timeline, HDR help, dictation, and much more Fluent Design modifications. Microsoft is now testing its subsequent update, codenamed Redstone 5, that shall be obtainable later this yr. Tabbed apps will characteristic closely on this update, and we’re anticipating to listen to extra about new options at Microsoft’s Construct developer convention in Could. https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/17/17246170/microsoft-windows-10-april-update-delay