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bcannon
Copper Contributor
Aug 03, 2026

Windows 11 Pro Insider preview concern

 I am having the same issue, what will happen once the build expires? I have Windows 11 Pro insider Preview Evaluation copy

Build 26300.8772.ge_prerelease_im.260626-2010

Under the Windows Insider Program window there is a selection to join the Windows Insider Program and a Get Started selectable icon.

This above keeps happening

I followed the instruction provided and the screen returned to this option.

5 Replies

  • MarkBerry's avatar
    MarkBerry
    Tin Contributor

    I had this issue due to deleting the previous build (window.old). Delete this folder in the registry (export it to backup first) then restart. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost

  • bcannon's avatar
    bcannon
    Copper Contributor

    My problem with Windows 11 Pro have been corrected, I want to thank all of the expert technicians who made it happen

  • Errpmary's avatar
    Errpmary
    Copper Contributor

    If an update is found, install it. This should bring you to a build with a renewed certificate, resolving the expiration warning.

  • Fabrum's avatar
    Fabrum
    Iron Contributor

    Go to Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program to confirm your channel is set correctly. For your build, it should be the Experimental or 26H2 channel.

    • bcannon's avatar
      bcannon
      Copper Contributor

      i can't confirm my program channel because each time I attempt to select get started it goes through the prompts, and then returns to the get started screen under the Insider Program tab