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old explorer without tabs option after windows 26H2 26300.9539 update (insider release preview)
after installing 26300.9539 updater from windows update in insider release preview of 26H2 my explorer became ugly and as far i know it is the old explorer with new UI not loading so i miss tabs option i did full reset of vivetools and other than…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Desktop environment and Start menu
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2026-09-11T13:34:10.4433333+00:00
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taha khalid
20
Reputation points
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2026-09-11T13:34:10.4433333+00:00
taha khalid
20
Reputation points
6 answers
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Mouse cursor is using old icon that cannot be changed
My mouse cursor changed itself to the old one with a long "tail" and i cant change it to use the new one. Additionally some icons that are animated (like waiting) can be changed but the static ones (like normal or link) as stated above cannot.…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Personalization and accessibility
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Insider Preview Aborts Updates
MS Surface 2 Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview Evaluation copy Build 26300.8553.ge_prerelease_im.260521-1714. It was installed last June and has not been able to receive an update since. an attempt takes about 3-4 hours to download, update, determine the…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Repair and recovery
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2026-09-10T06:50:05.6033333+00:00
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MS Partner
0
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commented
2026-09-11T12:24:17.6866667+00:00
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Vikki-T
9,850
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
I am unable to install Windows 11 Insider Preview Experimental Build 28120.2912 over my current Build 28120.2630
I am unable to install Windows 11 Insider Preview Experimental Build 28120.2912 over my current Build 28120.2630. Windows Update repeatedly fails with the following message: “Some update files are missing or have problems. We’ll try to download the…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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2026-09-09T01:33:14.06+00:00
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Артур Гроховский
10
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-11T09:23:34.96+00:00
Vikki-T
9,850
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How to update windows insider edition if expired
I have a laptop that has the Windows 11 Insider Edition that expired on August 11th; however I had put my laptop in storage for the summer and I did not see that it needed an update until I went to use it for school. It is obviously past that date and it…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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2026-09-08T04:19:53.53+00:00
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LadyKendra
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commented
2026-09-11T08:30:54.1866667+00:00
Vikki-T
9,850
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
10 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
oppdateringer mislyktes instalasjonsfeil 0xc1900101 windows 11 version 25H2 on insider version
Can anyone help me with this issue , tryed 10 times on insider version , microsoft set a deadline on it , crazy ... please microsoft lift the deadline ... Thanks Dan
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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2026-09-08T22:20:23.97+00:00
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Dan Sletten
40
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-10T18:16:25.07+00:00
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Muhammad Tahir
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0 answers
Build 26100, 26200 & 26300.9539 out to RP Channel
Live in W.U. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/release-preview-24h2-25h2/build-26100-9539-26200-9539
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
3 answers
unable to update windows 11 insider
Unable to update windows 11 insider. Please check the attach screenshot
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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language pack installation issue
hi, I am trying to install a language pack but got the following error message: Sorry, we're having trouble installing this feature. You can try again later. Error code: 0x80073CF9
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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There are Meetups?
Just read an E-Mail from the Windows `Insider Program saying there was a road trip with meetups. How do we learn of these?
Windows Insider program | Program announcements and registration | Communications and announcements
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2026-09-09T14:04:25.1866667+00:00
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ScarbSteve-8478
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-09T15:03:18.0733333+00:00
CrazyKats
19,245
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Have a problem with fixing my Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.9223)
Have a problem with fixing my Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.9223)
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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2026-09-08T09:39:37.66+00:00
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Bethwel Bett
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Reputation points
commented
2026-09-09T12:53:30.8566667+00:00
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Lychee-Ng
28,115
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26340.9233)
Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26340.9233) We can't finish the update. Try restarting your device and we'll try again. Error code: (0x8007000e)
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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2026-09-06T02:48:33.9666667+00:00
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Panayiota Zagrimani
30
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-09T09:28:01.27+00:00
Vikki-T
9,850
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
4 answers
Can not install Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26340.9233)
Can not install Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26340.9233) I have tried multiple times (8-9) on different days, to download and install Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26340.9233) but each time it says "ERROR try again…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked
2026-09-05T19:10:39.78+00:00
BEN HADDOX
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-08T18:45:25.08+00:00
CrazyKats
19,245
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Unusual Windows Update Experience Has anyone else had this happen?
Was running Windows 26H2 26300.9278 when I noticed today that Point in Time had not created any snapshots since I upgraded to 26H2. After asking AI about it it said it was a known issue and that I should uninstall that update. So after uninstalling that…
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
asked
2026-09-08T13:38:22.7266667+00:00
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kirbster 1
120
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-08T18:19:29.9666667+00:00
CrazyKats
19,245
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
0 answers
Build 26340.9354 out to Dev/Exp. Channel 2 Known Issues
Live in W.U. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/experimental/preview-build-26340-9354
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
0 answers
Build 26100.9445, 26200.9445 & 26300.9445 out RP Channels
Live in W.U. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/servicing/os/windows-11/2026/09/kb5124008-windows-11-24h2-25h2-security-update
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
0 answers
Build 26220.9343 out to Beta 25H2 Channel
Live in W.U. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/beta/preview-build-26220-9343
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
0 answers
Build 28020.2904 out to Beta 26H1 Channel
Live in W.U. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/beta-26h1/preview-build-28020-2904
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
0 answers
Build 29661 out to Canary/Future Channel
Live in W.U. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/experimental-future-platforms/preview-build-29661-1000
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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Build 28120.2912 out to Canary/Exp. Channel
Live in W.U. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/experimental-26-h1/preview-build-28120-2912