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Beta build 28020.2298 unfixable errors after running sfc /scannow
Feature Update 28020.2298 installed fine and seems to run fine too. I am not noticing problems. But from an overabundance of obsessive thinking, I ran sfc /scannow. It claims there are unfixable errors. Sigh. I went to the \Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log file…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Other
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is insider Beta channel lagging behind Release preview channel?
After having had problems on my Release Preview channel pc, this morning I opted to do a clean install to the Beta channel. Am now on 25H2 26220.8680 Beta channel. Got all the updates through WU etc. A few moments ago I decided to head over to FBH and…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Other
asked 2026-06-15T21:59:24.0666667+00:00
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kirbster 1
95
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commented 2026-06-16T16:16:21.96+00:00
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DAVID V
20
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Windows 11 Insider Preview build 26300 on DHCP and not getting registered in Active Directory DNS
This workstation is part of a homelab setup. It's running Windows 11 Insider Preview 26300.8687, so the most recent updates are installed. It gets a DHCP lease from the (Windows Server 2025) DHCP server, but the workstation's FQDN is not being registered…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Other
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Unable to install Windows patch Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (28020.2207)
Unable to install Windows patch Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (28020.2207)
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-06-15T16:17:53.2533333+00:00
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YANIV NAGAUKER
0
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answered 2026-06-15T16:41:11.4266667+00:00
CrazyKats
15,780
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Volunteer Moderator
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power does not show shutdown
my laptop does not show shutdown restart at power it only shows lock how do i set it to show them in power
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Desktop environment and Start menu
asked 2026-06-15T11:22:43.3866667+00:00
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ONALENNA VANESSA MAPOTSANE
0
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answered 2026-06-15T12:53:55.7433333+00:00
CrazyKats
15,780
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Unable to go in Canary mode in Windows 11
Hi! I've contacted Windows tech support and redirected me here. I did reset Windows after that, unable to choose or select Canary version Please look on screenshot, it showing greyed out and when clicking edit nothing happens Kindly assist me, if you…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Other
asked 2026-06-12T07:29:38.4866667+00:00
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gopal uttam
0
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commented 2026-06-15T07:03:22.5233333+00:00
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Lychee-Ng
21,585
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
DRM is enabled but not working/allowing me to watch film
im on windows 11 insider preview version. I keep getting error about DRM needs to be enabled, which it is but it still will not allow me to watch a film. dont know what else to do...uninstall the current update? Im using Edge current…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Other
asked 2026-06-13T02:05:33.6066667+00:00
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Ken Hankanen
0
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commented 2026-06-15T04:35:43.0366667+00:00
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William Edwards
165
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3 answers
Windows update Release Preview Channel 26200.8728
After having installed this RP channel update has anyone else seen, when you go to Windows Update, "Get the newer version of Windows to stay up to date : this device has the most recent recommended security and quality updates, but it'll stop…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-06-13T22:08:48.5833333+00:00
kirbster 1
95
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commented 2026-06-14T18:54:46.46+00:00
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MaxNierbauer-7981
0
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I am enrolled in the Windows Insider Programme and I cannot turn on the Diagnostic Data no matter what I do. How do I fix this?
The enabling of sending Optional Diagnostic Data to Microsoft option dialogue is greyed out and the reason given is that "your organization prevents sending optional diagnostic data to Microsoft". This not true since there is no…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-05-31T16:14:17.1333333+00:00
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Dan Lutley
0
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answered 2026-06-14T01:35:41.29+00:00
Johnny55
4,875
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Volunteer Moderator
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What is the SSDPSRV folder in C:/users?
Hello, I run the 29599.1000 rs_prerelease version of Windows 11 and I noticed a strange folder in my users folder. It's called SSDPSRV. I had to change permissions to look inside of it and when I was able to look inside it looked like a barren user…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Security, privacy, and accounts
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Build 28000.2333 out RP Cahnnel
Live in Windows Update https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/release-preview-26h1/build-28000-2333
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-06-12T17:29:24.2266667+00:00
CrazyKats
15,780
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
answered 2026-06-12T17:29:46.3166667+00:00
AI answer
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Builds 26100 & 26200.8728 out to RP Channels
Live in Windows Update https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/release-preview-24h2-25h2/build-26100-8728-26200-8728
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-06-12T17:26:36.6+00:00
CrazyKats
15,780
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Volunteer Moderator
answered 2026-06-12T17:26:59.3733333+00:00
AI answer
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Build 26220.8680 out to 25H2 Beta Channel
Live in Windows Update https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/beta/preview-build-26220-8680
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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Build 28020.2298 out to 26H1 Beta Channel
Live in Windows Update https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/beta-26h1/preview-build-28020-2298
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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Build 29610 out to Canary Channel
Live in Windows Update https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/experimental-future-platforms/preview-build-29610-1000
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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Build 28120.2302 out to Canary/Exp. Channel
Live in Windows Update https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/experimental-26-h1/preview-build-28120-2302
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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Build 26300.8687 out to Dev/Exp Channel
Live in Windows Update https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/experimental/preview-build-26300-8687
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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Windows update and Defender updates
Windows 11 25H2 26200.8655 Release Preview I go to Windows Update and manually check for updates. For the past several months now when WU tries to download an update for Windows Defender, it doesn't happen everytime, but sometimes I will get a…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-06-10T18:10:45.4533333+00:00
kirbster 1
95
Reputation points
commented 2026-06-12T08:34:54.58+00:00
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Clary-N
12,035
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Who's obligation to pay for repair cost if Insider Software harms computer?
While using the Windows Insider Program, If one of the software programs we might download to test Crashes my computer or damages my computer, will Windows replace or fix or repair my computer at the their own cost?(Windows would fully pay for any and…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Repair and recovery
asked 2026-06-12T07:07:36.8233333+00:00
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Audrey Dodd
0
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answered 2026-06-12T07:24:21.9433333+00:00
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Pauli O
15,465
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
3 answers
Switching Experimental Channels
Is it possible to switch from Experimental 25H2 to 26H1? I changed it in the WIP settings but I don't get the new build when doing a Windows Update search. Currently on 26300.8553. Tried deleting the Selfhost, but that didn't help either.