Windows 10 build 18362 (19H1) leading to version 1903 releases

There's a new preview for the Windows 10 April 2019 Update, and here's what you need to know.

Windows 10 build 18362
Windows 10 build 18362

Microsoft is once again pushing a nearly complete version of the Windows 10 April 2019 Update, version 1903, to the Fast ring. This time around the company is releasing Windows 10 build 18362 as the preview number 38 with a few new changes.

Windows 10 build 18362, according to the software giant, only fixes an issue with the Connect and Microsoft Store app. However, these build continues to ship with problems for Creative X-Fi sound cards, Realtek SD card readers, and anti-cheat for games.

Alongside the new improvements, Microsoft is also announcing several known issues for Windows 10 build 18362 at the Windows Blog.

Download Windows 10 build 18362

Although there are no ISO files for Windows 10 build 18362, the update is available immediately through the Fast ring. This preview build will download and install automatically on your device, but you can always force the update from Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, and clicking the Check for updates button.

Warning: This is a pre-release version of Windows 10, and it’s not recommended to install on your primary machine. If you’re planning to test this build, make sure to create a backup of your files before proceeding.

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