Microsoft Blocks Windows 10 Version 1903 Upgrade on Some Intel PCs

Microsoft has simply introduced a brand new improve block for Windows 10 model 1903, or May 2019 Update.

The replace is now not supplied on Windows Update to gadget with a sequence of Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) drivers due to what the corporate describes as incompatibility points.

The affected driver variations are 15.1.0.1002 and 15.5.2.1053, so in case your gadget is working a more moderen launch, you need to be capable of set up the May 2019 Update simply positive.

“Intel and Microsoft have found incompatibility issues with certain versions of the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) drivers and the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (Windows 10, version 1903),” Microsoft explains.

“To safeguard your update experience, we have applied a compatibility hold on devices with Intel RST driver version between 15.1.0.1002 and 15.5.2.1053 installed from being offered Windows 10, version 1903 or Windows Server, version 1903 until the driver has been updated.”

Upgrade blocked

The advisable driver model for Windows 10 gadgets with Intel RST drivers is 15.9.6.1044.

Microsoft has blocked the improve to each Windows 10 model 1903 and Windows Server model 1903 on gadgets with the incompatible drivers.

In the meantime, the corporate recommends everybody to put in the newer variations of the drivers and to keep away from deploying Windows 10 model 1903 on their gadgets utilizing another strategies, just like the Media Creation Tool.

“To resolve this issue, you will need to update the Intel RST drivers for your device to version 15.5.2.1054 or a later.  Check with your device manufacturer (OEM) to see if an updated driver is available and install it,” the corporate explains.

You can obtain the newest Intel RST drivers from Softpedia utilizing this hyperlink. After you replace your drivers, you possibly can reboot your laptop to reinitiate the improve to May 2019 Update.