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Install Issue - Windows 11 Insider Preview 10.0.26120.2705 (ge_release_upr)
I joined windows insider, and before I start I wanted to note originally only wanted to be in the beta, not the DEV or CANARY builds as I am a beginner.
However, at this moment in time, the DEV build downloaded and this build is trying to install, I have clicked download/install multiple times and it takes forever, (I know it takes time but normally is much faster on my device) but when it finally hits 100%, it requests the restart for the update process, whenever my system is rebooted windows update says "Attention Needed" and the install failed. Yet-- when I go to update history this is what shows:
Here is what my insider page looks like currently for note:
So I am confused and frankly would either like to get this update install gone, or just the beta.
Any assistance would be very much appreciated, especially since I am a newbie.
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It sounds like you've been pulled into the DEV build unintentionally, and the update process is giving you a headache. Don't worry—you can fix this and switch to the beta channel. Here’s what you can do:
- Go to Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program.
- Scroll down and select Stop getting preview builds.
- If the option is available, select Unenroll this device when the next major release of Windows is installed to leave smoothly during the next stable update.
To resolve your issues with the Windows Insider Program and ensure you’re on the Beta channel, follow these steps:
- Switch to the Beta Channel:
- Go to Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program.
- Under "Choose your Insider settings," select Beta Channel.
- This will prevent DEV or CANARY builds from downloading.
- Clear the Failed Update:
- Open Settings > Windows Update, and click Pause updates to stop the failed install temporarily.
- Go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download, delete all files, and restart your system. This clears the update cache.
- Reinstall Beta Build:
- Once your system is ready, go back to Windows Update and check for updates. It should now pull the Beta build.
- Leave the Insider Program (Optional):
- If issues persist, you can leave the Insider Program through Settings > Windows Insider Program, and opt to stay on a stable build by performing a clean install of Windows 11.
This should help you switch to Beta and clear the failed update. Let me know if you need further clarification!
To resolve your issues with the Windows Insider Program and ensure you’re on the Beta channel, follow these steps:
- Switch to the Beta Channel:
- Go to Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program.
- Under "Choose your Insider settings," select Beta Channel.
- This will prevent DEV or CANARY builds from downloading.
- Clear the Failed Update:
- Open Settings > Windows Update, and click Pause updates to stop the failed install temporarily.
- Go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download, delete all files, and restart your system. This clears the update cache.
- Reinstall Beta Build:
- Once your system is ready, go back to Windows Update and check for updates. It should now pull the Beta build.
- Leave the Insider Program (Optional):
- If issues persist, you can leave the Insider Program through Settings > Windows Insider Program, and opt to stay on a stable build by performing a clean install of Windows 11.
This should help you switch to Beta and clear the failed update. Let me know if you need further clarification!
Great! It helped me a lot!
- Switch to the Beta Channel:
- Switch to the Beta Channel:
