Microsoft will issue its next Windows 10 upgrade in March 2017, according to clues uncovered by digital detectives.

Tero Alhonen and a Twitter user identified as WalkingCat sussed the likely release timetable from a group policy in the latest Insider preview. According to a screenshot posted by Alhonen, Windows 10 version 1703 will be required for the policy.

Microsoft designates Windows 10 versions with a year+month label. In that convention, 1703 would represent March 2017. Previous versions included 1507 — July 2015, the debut version — 1511 and 1607. The last was the most recent, released not in July but on Aug. 2.

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