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Have the new WIP changes started rolling out or are they yet to roll out?

Reference: https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/04/10/improving-your-windows-insider-experience/ Although the blog says, 'Coming weeks' but do they mean that it will fully roll out to Insiders in the next few weeks or are they still planning to…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Other
asked 2026-04-13T12:35:15.78+00:00
Aarav Hazare 25 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-13T12:50:35.6033333+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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When will Smart App Control be on for everyone?

On Nov 7th it was announced that "Smart App Control" can now be turned on without having to do a clean install of windows. I'm still not seeing that option... Anyone able to do this…

Windows Insider program | Apps on Insider preview
asked 2025-11-20T17:38:17.6333333+00:00
Dennis5mile 70 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-11T18:55:23.0633333+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Just Wondering If My PC Just Joined The Insider Club

I was just going into Windows Update to see what changes there are with the new look & feel of the Insiders Program and I was prompted to Restart. I haven't been an Insider for about 3 months. Prior to that I was in the Beta group. So I was curious…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-04-11T18:12:13.88+00:00
GREGG SODEN 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-11T18:28:18.7733333+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Windows 11 Preview Build for Canary Channel 29565.1000 causing Blue Screen on Apex legends Startup

Hey so wen i try to open Apex legends Steam i get a BSOD after like 5 minutes,However, this issue only occurs after Windows 11 29558.1000; no BSOD appears before Windows 11 29558.1000. Minidump File…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Devices and drivers
asked 2026-04-11T14:44:40.8166667+00:00
chen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-11T15:22:20.2+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Changes that will be coming to the Insider Program

https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/04/10/improving-your-windows-insider-experience/ This has not happened as yet.

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-04-10T20:08:47.56+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Build 26220.8185 out to Beta Channel

Live in Windows Update https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/04/10/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-26220-8165-beta-channel/

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-04-10T19:03:52.8666667+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
edited the question 2026-04-10T19:09:21.2133333+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Build28020.1812 out to Canary Channel

Live in Windows Update https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/04/10/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-28020-1812-canary-channel/

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-04-10T19:03:25.8966667+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
edited the question 2026-04-10T19:08:21.2466667+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Build 26300.8170 out to Dev Channel

Live in Windows Update https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/04/10/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-26300-8170-dev-channel/

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-04-10T19:02:58.5666667+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
edited the question 2026-04-10T19:07:00.5033333+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Build 29565 out to Canary Channel

Live in Windows Update https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/04/10/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-for-canary-channel-29565-1000/

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-04-10T19:01:58.97+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
edited the question 2026-04-10T19:06:02.5666667+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Windows 11 automatically enrolled me into Insider (Beta) after update — “Go back” fixed it but settings still stuck + updates still showing

I’m facing a strange issue with Windows 11 and would appreciate some help. I have a genuine copy of Windows (originally came with my laptop with Windows 10, later upgraded to Windows 11 officially). Recently, after installing a forced update, my system…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Other
asked 2026-04-10T07:52:04.5366667+00:00
Aman Thakur 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-04-10T13:02:04.5033333+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How to fix Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.8148) stuck at 99% downloading for weeks

Hello All, The latest Windows Insider Preview update - Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.8148) is currently stuck downloading at 99% and has been doing the for weeks. If I leave it for hours it will eventually error and I have to…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-04-10T06:23:44.2966667+00:00
Jamie Ewins 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-10T07:27:53.0133333+00:00
Pauli O 15,360 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Windows 11 Home Insider Preview Single Language to Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview upgrade issue

Hi everyone, I am about to upgrade from Windows 11 Home Insider Preview Single Language to Windows 11 Pro Single Language, but this error keeps appears, Any help?

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-04-07T03:49:59.2933333+00:00
Maru Angelo Santos 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-09T12:34:36.4433333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 17,355 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to roll back from Insider Preview Build 26200.8117 to Stable Windows 11 without data loss?

Hi, I'm Anish. I am looking for assistance in returning my primary device to a stable build of Windows 11 without performing a clean installation, as I need to preserve all my installed applications and personal files. I recently joined the Windows…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Other
asked 2026-04-08T09:29:20.8366667+00:00
Anish Nanduri 30 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T11:57:57.0466667+00:00
Pauli O 15,360 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Windows spotlight image still missing

hi, The Windows spotlight image is still missing in the Dev channel builds. Anyone have it yet? No fixes by Microsoft yet.

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Desktop environment and Start menu
asked 2026-04-01T08:22:16.76+00:00
Paul Chou 1,406 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T09:23:41.5+00:00
Anonimous 5 Reputation points
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Mon WSL est systématiquement désactivé au démarrage

Mon WSL est systématiquement désactivé au démarrage, je suis obligé d'aller activé dans Services le Service WSL avant de pouvoir l'utiliser. J'ai tout essayé, mais il semblerait que ce soit dû a ma version Windows Insider qui es trop recente…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Other
asked 2026-04-05T21:16:19.3666667+00:00
guenole le roux 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-04-07T23:33:47.3733333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 121K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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How to fix Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (26300.8142) Install error - 0x80028017

Hey, I'm getting the above error when I'm trying to update my computer. Can I get help with it, please:

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-03-31T20:45:35.2666667+00:00
DysphasiaPV 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T04:00:25.3633333+00:00
Pauli O 15,360 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Trend Micro VPN stop running due to Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.8062)

My Trend Micro VPN was running perfectly well, but since the Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.8062) was installed in my computer today 04/01/2026, my Trend Micro VPN cannot run or start. Could someone review and fix this issue, please?

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-04-02T01:21:19.5766667+00:00
Euclides VELAZCO C 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-05T21:02:48.28+00:00
Johnny55 4,705 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Optional diagnostic data not switching on

So today I tried to switch on the "Send optional diagnostic data" in Windows 11 because I wanted to try the Insider program but when I switch it on it switches it self back off I don't know if this is common on an Acer laptop, let me know…

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Security, privacy, and accounts
asked 2026-04-04T09:15:41.4566667+00:00
Josef Kyncl 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-04T13:44:03.82+00:00
Pauli O 15,360 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Unenroll from Microsoft Insider Program

My business Microsoft account appears to be enrolled in the Insider Program, but I don't want it to be. My IT dept says they cannot unenroll me. When I visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsinsider/leave-program without being logged in, I choose…

Windows Insider program | Program announcements and registration | Registration, enrolling, and unenrolling
asked 2026-04-03T10:00:29.32+00:00
TD 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-04-03T18:04:09.93+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Build 28020.1803 out to Canary Channel

Live in Windows Update https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/04/03/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-28020-1803-canary-channel/

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-04-03T17:03:32.49+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
edited the question 2026-04-03T17:12:31.8166667+00:00
CrazyKats 15,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator