The April 2022 non-security preview release, referred to as our “C” release, is now available for Windows 10, version 1809. The preview update for Windows 11 and other supported versions of Windows 10 will be available in the near term. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 10 update history pages. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see our Windows quality updates primer.
For instructions on how to install this update for your operating system, see the KB for your OS listed below:
Windows 10, version 1809, Windows Server, version 1809, Windows Server 2019: KB5012636
To install the KB5012636 update, you have to go to Settings > Windows Update and manually ‘Check for updates.’ Since it’s an optional update, Windows will not install it until you click the ‘Download now’ button.
Manually download and install this Windows 10, version 1809 cumulative update preview from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Message ID: MC362743
Created: 22 April 2022
Updated: 22 April 2022
Platform: Windows Desktop, World tenant
Alex Lim
Alex Lim is a certified IT Technical Support Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex IT systems and networks. He has worked for leading IT companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco, providing technical support and solutions to clients across various industries and sectors. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in information security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the author of several best-selling books on IT technical support, such as The IT Technical Support Handbook and Troubleshooting IT Systems and Networks. Alex lives in Bandar, Johore, Malaysia with his wife and two chilrdren. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Website | Twitter | Facebook
