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Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.8764) is what I'm on
Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.8764) is what I'm on.....Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.8764) keeps trying to install
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Other
asked 2026-07-15T01:52:33.4833333+00:00
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Kevin O'Neill
0
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answered 2026-07-15T07:22:16.6933333+00:00
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Vikki-T
6,865
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
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why my laptops has no audio device is installed issues please help me to recover and solve the issues
laptop No audio installed issues please help to solve the problem asap
Windows Insider program
Windows Insider program
A community-driven program that allows users to preview upcoming Windows features, provide feedback, and help shape future updates.
5 questions
asked 2026-07-15T03:51:08.9+00:00
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Jonathan Jebaraj
0
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answered 2026-07-15T03:51:30.38+00:00
AI answer
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Defender Offline scan boots into Automatic Recovery mode
ok just upgraded to Windows 11 25H2 26200.8875 Release Preview After it finished installing I ran all the dism commands as well as sfc. After those completed I rebooted my system. Upon reboot I then proceeded to Windows defender and ran an offline…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Performance and maintenance
asked 2026-07-14T18:02:11.7766667+00:00
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kirbster 1
105
Reputation points
commented 2026-07-14T21:23:33.7533333+00:00
Johnny55
4,875
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
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Builds 26100.8875 & 26200.8875 out to RP Channel
Live in W.U. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/servicing/os/windows-11/2026/07/july-14-2026-kb5101650-os-builds-26200-8875-and-26100-8875
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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Build 28000.2525 out to RP Channel
Live in W.U. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/servicing/os/windows-11/2026/07/july-14-2026-kb5101649-os-build-28000-2525
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
1 answer
Windows 11, version 26H2 Update Stuck at 8% with Retry Error
I am facing a persistent issue while trying to update my laptop to Windows 11, version 26H2. Every time I try to download the update, the progress bar reaches exactly 8%, stops, and then displays a "Retry" error. I have attempted to download…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-07-14T03:39:02.8833333+00:00
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Md Onik Pramanik
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-07-14T04:53:32.2+00:00
Johnny55
4,875
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
0 answers
Search Box Update for Insiders
This is a Controlled Feature Rollout https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/07/13/improving-windows-search-box-with-less-clutter-and-more-control/ I rebooted, but didn't see the new Search until I opened Start and used Search there first.
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Search
2 answers
Cannot enable the sending of optional diagnostic data to Microsoft
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 | Other
asked 2026-07-09T15:56:30.22+00:00
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Dan Lutley
0
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commented 2026-07-13T16:09:11.9233333+00:00
Johnny55
4,875
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
consistent update error 0xc1900101 after build 29599
Trying to update after build 29599 fails consistently with error 0xc1900101. Suggested solutions were not successful.
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-07-13T14:42:37.0133333+00:00
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Oswald Forster
0
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answered 2026-07-13T15:03:35.7866667+00:00
CrazyKats
16,585
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
no new account control flyout
hi, Am I the only one not receiving the new account control flyout as mentioned here or is it still rolling out? https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/experimental/preview-build-26300-8772
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Other
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windows insider program
Hello, Where can I find information about the windows Insider program, to connect to it?
Windows Insider program | Program announcements and registration | Registration, enrolling, and unenrolling
asked 2026-05-29T17:43:24.35+00:00
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svetaj_01z28
5
Reputation points
commented 2026-07-11T08:46:03.25+00:00
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ngocan dang
0
Reputation points
5 answers
Windows update cleanup will not remove
hi, Anyone facing the issue of storage sense not able to remove the Windows update catalog after installing the latest experimental channel build?
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Files, folders, and storage
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Downgrading from windows 11 home insider preview build 29617.1000.re_prerelease.260617-1620
Can I downgrade from windows 11 home insider preview build 29617.1000.re_prerelease.260617-1620 to stable win 11 with ISO mountible drive dowloaded from official Microsoft site performing Clean installation (keep nothing option) without USB drive
Windows Insider program | Program announcements and registration | Registration, enrolling, and unenrolling
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update
I have tried several times to properly download and install this: Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.8764). Also, this won't download, either: Update for Windows Security platform - KB5007651 (Version 10.0.29554.1001)
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-07-07T15:57:42.9866667+00:00
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Daniel
0
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commented 2026-07-10T06:25:01.3133333+00:00
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Linda Kuiper
0
Reputation points
2 answers
Can't finish disenroll from WIP
I unenrolled in WIP 3 weeks ago, but I keep getting e-mails about it. How do I stop them? Wizard does not lead to a stop button, link nor toggle.
Windows Insider program | Program announcements and registration | Communications and announcements
asked 2026-07-09T20:49:38.8033333+00:00
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AlanK-2220
0
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answered 2026-07-09T22:54:18.1833333+00:00
Johnny55
4,875
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
0 answers
Windows Insider Preview certificate renewal (Expiration: Aug 11, 2026)
Windows Insider Preview — Certificate Renewal (2026) What's changing, what to do, and the minimum build for your channel. What's happening Windows Insider Preview builds are code-signed with flight certificates used to securely sign Insider Preview…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked 2026-07-08T06:04:54.1266667+00:00
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Chris Broomfield
0
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
edited the question 2026-07-08T17:06:04.3+00:00
Chris Broomfield
0
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers
Task Manager UI is broken on Windows 11
Task Manager crashes on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.8655 (ucrtbase.dll, Exception 0xc0000409) I'm having an issue where Windows Task Manager crashes every time I try to open it. System Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.8655 Task…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Repair and recovery
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expiring insider license?
I have been on the insider program for over 10 years. Now sudenly get notice that my license expires in about a month? Why is that?
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Other
asked 2026-07-07T05:05:52.32+00:00
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Jason Voelbel
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-07-07T09:16:54.9+00:00
DaveM121
902.9K
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Independent Advisor
1 answer
I want to remove the Windows Insider Program without installing Windows.
I want to remove the Windows Insider Program without installing Windows.
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Other
asked 2026-07-06T04:04:03.4366667+00:00
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Anas Mohamed
5
Reputation points
commented 2026-07-06T22:00:02.3433333+00:00
Johnny55
4,875
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
0 answers
Build 26220.8764 out to Beta
Live in W.U. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/beta/preview-build-26220-8764