Microsoft pushes Windows 10 May 2022 Update to the Release Preview ring

As appear concluding week the May 2022 Windows 10 May 2022 update is going to spend a calendar month in the Insider Release Preview ring for mass testing.

That clock has started ticking as Build 18362.xxx is now rolling out to everyone who is already a fellow member of the Release Preview ring, or who wish to sign up today.

Today'due south release for 18362.30 is the same every bit Tedious and Fast Rings and should be considered a near-final release. Microsoft volition be pushing out patches to this version in the coming weeks if problems or bugs are discovered before the May 2022 goes alive for the public later in May.

As we reported final week virtually the longer Release Preview testing phase:

This time, instead of skipping this testing stage, Microsoft is doubling the amount of time Microsoft tests a new characteristic update in the Release Preview band. In the past, a new release would spend effectually ii weeks in the Release Preview ring, but with 19H1, Microsoft will test it for more than a calendar month before information technology deems it prepare for public rollout.

As well announced last week are changes to how Microsoft pushes out feature updates to Windows 10 including no longer auto-installing those updates. Instead, users volition demand to opt-in to download and install.

Joining the Windows Insider Release Preview plan is very uncomplicated and merely takes a few minutes. Our how-to guide explains the process although instead of Fast or Slow rings users will choose Release Preview (referred to as "Just fixes, apps, and drivers"). Alternatively, Microsoft has its own guide written likewise, which helps explain the process. Build 18362.thirty is stable enough for your main PC and should not have any major issues.

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