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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
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answered 2026-04-13T12:50:35.6033333+00:00
CrazyKats
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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
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asked 2025-11-20T17:38:17.6333333+00:00
Dennis5mile
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commented 2026-04-11T18:55:23.0633333+00:00
CrazyKats
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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
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GREGG SODEN
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answered 2026-04-11T18:28:18.7733333+00:00
CrazyKats
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Aman Thakur
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edited the question 2026-04-10T13:02:04.5033333+00:00
CrazyKats
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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
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Jamie Ewins
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answered 2026-04-10T07:27:53.0133333+00:00
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Pauli O
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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
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Maru Angelo Santos
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commented 2026-04-09T12:34:36.4433333+00:00
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Lychee-Ng
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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
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Anish Nanduri
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commented 2026-04-08T11:57:57.0466667+00:00
Pauli O
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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
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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
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guenole le roux
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edited the question 2026-04-07T23:33:47.3733333+00:00
Gérard Oomens
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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
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commented 2026-04-07T04:00:25.3633333+00:00
Pauli O
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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
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Euclides VELAZCO C
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answered 2026-04-05T21:02:48.28+00:00
Johnny55
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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
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Josef Kyncl
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answered 2026-04-04T13:44:03.82+00:00
Pauli O
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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
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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/