Microsoft Windows 10 May 2019 Update / Windows Server 2019 May 2019 Update, version 1903 downloads now available

Table of Contents

Here's all the links for you, jumping you right down to the section you're most interested in below:

• Microsoft Windows Update
• Microsoft Windows Download
• Microsoft Windows Evaluation Center
• Microsoft Visual Studio Downloads
• Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC)

Backstory

Last week, Microsoft announced 1903, but the ISOs had already been on Visual Studio Downloads for a few days, formerly known as MSDN. Gladly, no big issues this time it would seem, and certainly not pulled.

See also the frequently updated tables of excellent information at:

• Windows 10 update history
  Nov 13 2018

Virtualization

For VMware virtualization enthusiasts, you may want to jump right down to the download section that links to the Microsoft tool that helps you get that ISO. As for backing up Windows VMs before upgrading them to 1903, here's one of many free ways to do a full system back up before upgrading. There's also an easy VM backup method too, just-in-case. You can read all why I'm very glad I backed up last year, prior to installing the first of two 1809 releases.

Microsoft Windows Update

Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019

1. Back up your entire system first.
2. Click on Start, type Check for updates and hit enter, the Windows Update dialogue should come up.

Microsoft Windows Download

Windows 10 only

• microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

  

  This offers you the Update Assistant and Create Windows 10 installation media methods, including the direct link to download the wizard-based MediaCreationTool1903.exe. Works very nicely for anybody doing lab testing or Golden Master template VM creation, with no subscription or log in required.

Microsoft Windows Evaluation Center

Windows 10

• microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-10-enterprise

  

  The only evaluation of Windows 10 that I'm currently able to locate is Windows 10 Enterprise link above, compare Windows 10 in S mode, Windows 10 Pro, and Windows 10 Enterprise.

Editions

• Windows 10 Enterprise, version 1903 | 64-bit ISO
• Windows 10 Enterprise, version 1903 | 32-bit ISO
• Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 | 64-bit ISO
• Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 | 32-bit ISO

Windows Server 2019

As of May 27 2019, these links are to the older code, and don't mention 1903 yet.

• microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2019

  

  Note that this same page also lists Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Essentials and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2019, but the same story there, not available yet, saying:

  We are currently working on making the Windows Server 2019 evaluation media available. For more information, please check the Windows Server blog.

Once status changes, I plan to update this article accordingly.

Microsoft Visual Studio Downloads

Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019

For current subscribers only. For me, I've listed the particular ISOs I was seeking for my virtualization lab in my home for testing, the x86 English versions of the ISOs:

If you're a Visual Studio subscriber, you can now get your downloads going by searching for Windows 10 1809 and/or Windows Server 2019 1809 at:

• my.visualstudio.com/Downloads

1. Windows 10 (business editions), version 1903 (x64) - DVD (English)
   en_windows_10_business_editions_version_1903_x64_dvd_37200948.iso

2. Windows 10 (consumer editions), version 1903 (x64) - DVD (English)
   en_windows_10_consumer_editions_version_1903_x64_dvd_b980e68c.iso

3. Windows Server, version 1903
   So far, only finding Windows Server 2019 (updated March 2019)
   en_windows_server_version_1903_x64_dvd_58ddff4b.iso

4. Windows Server 2019 Essentials
   Not finding it yet.

See also:

• Windows Server version 1903 now generally available

  Visual Studio Subscriptions: Visual Studio Subscribers can obtain Windows Server, version 1903 by downloading it from the Visual Studio Subscriber download page. Releases obtained through Visual Studio Subscriptions are for development and testing only.

Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC)

Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019

See also:

• Windows Server version 1903 now generally available

  Get Windows Server version 1903:

  Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC): Volume-licensed customers with Software Assurance can obtain the release by going to the Volume Licensing Service Center and clicking Sign In. Then click Downloads and Keys and search for this release.

Reference Screenshots

For archival reasons, I figured it might be helpful to grab some more screenshots I took when preparing the 1809 version of this article last fall.

Looks like EdgeCast Networks is the CDN serving up those Visual Studio bits to me here in 06109 in Connecticut today. Above, you'll see my Resource Manager screenshot showing the server IP, details how over here.

See also at TinkerTry

All articles about Windows, including:

• Windows 10 October 2018 Update and Window Server 2019 launched October 2nd then pulled October 5th
  Oct 06 2018

• Fall 2018 is quite the season with Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Windows 10 October 2018 Update, and VMware vSphere 6.7 Update 1 releases!
  Oct 03 2018

See also

• What's new in Windows 10, version 1903 IT Pro content
  May 22 2019 by Contributors at Windows IT Pro Center

• Download Windows 10 Disc Image (ISO File) - Microsoft
  Circa May 21 2019 at Microsoft

• How to get the Windows 10 May 2019 Update
  May 21 2019 by John Cable at Microsoft

• Windows 10, version 1903 and Windows Server, version 1903
  This article includes a detailed list of Known issues.

• Microsoft’s Windows 10 May 2019 Update is Now Available
  May 21 2019 by Arthur Cole at Disk Drill Blog
  A much more graphical overview of the Windows Update process, with screenshots of the new capabilities:

  Light theme
  Kaomoji support
  Windows sandbox
  Redesigned Start menu and search
  The ability to access Linux filesystem data inside File Explorer
  Passwordless sign-in
  Smart touch keyboard
  Raw Image Extension
  Synchronizable sticky notes
  More update settings
  And more…