Windows 10 April 2018 Update Assistant

Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) download using ‘Update Assistant’

The Update Assistant has been updated to install the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803).

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The April 2018 Update for Windows 10 is finally available worldwide starting April 30, and if you don’t want to wait until May 8, which is when it’ll be available through Windows Update, you can get it now using the “Update Assistant” tool.

The Windows 10 “Update Assistant” is a tool that Microsoft makes available for devices which for unknown reasons are not getting the new update. The tool works very similar to the Media Creation Tool, but with the difference that you can only do an in-place upgrade.

Using Update Assistant tool to get version 1803

If you can’t wait until version 1803 is offered to you automatically, you can go to the Microsoft software support download page, and download the Update Assistant clicking the Update Now button. 

Quick Tip: Before proceeding, make sure to use this guide to avoid problems and errors during the upgrade process.

Then double-click the file to launch the tool, and click the Update Now button.

Windows 10 Update Assistant
Windows 10 Update Assistant

If your device passes the hardware and software check, the Windows 10 April 2018 Update will download, and then simply click the Restart Now button to begin the installation. Your computer will restart and the new version will install automatically.

As always it’s recommended you make a full backup of your computer before proceeding. You can also use the following resources to learn more about the April 2018 Update:

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Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 21 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].