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22JE0888
Copper Contributor
Sep 15, 2024

Changing channel from the Dev to Beta.

I don't know why it is grey and not selectable but others like canary and release preview are selectable. But these are unstable hence I wanted to move back to beta channel. I also approached from get help but no solution was found from their side also. So I request here to is there anybody who can help me in sorting out this problem?

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  • Stonety's avatar
    Stonety
    Brass Contributor

    It sounds like you're experiencing an issue with certain Windows Insider channels (such as Canary or Release Preview) being greyed out and not selectable, and you want to move back to the Beta channel. This kind of problem can happen due to various reasons, such as system policies, existing Insider configurations, or issues with the Insider settings.

  • DylanTaylor's avatar
    DylanTaylor
    Copper Contributor

    You can use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant to perform an in-place upgrade while keeping your files and apps, in order to switch to the Beta channel.

  • NoahRobertson's avatar
    NoahRobertson
    Copper Contributor

    Use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or Media Creation Tool to perform an in-place upgrade while keeping your files and apps, in order to switch to the Beta channel.