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Leaving Windows Insider Program
I wanted to leave the insider program since 25H2 is already out but after clicking "Leave the program now", my account still says the following (check screenshots). How do I fully remove this without reinstalling Windows 11 all over again.
Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 25H2
Installed on Sep 13, 2025
OS build 26200.6725
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.253.0
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Hello,
Exit from Insider Preview builds depends upon channel you're in.
If you're in Dev or Canary channel, you need to make clean install to switch to 25H2:
https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-make-clean-install-of-windows-11
If you were in Beta or Release Preview channel, you can exit by turning On Unenroll this device when the next version of Windows releases option at Insider settings page.
Let us know if this helps!
Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.
Sometimes, the Insider status is retained in the system, but the device is no longer receiving Insider builds once you've unenrolled.
It looks like your device is still linked to the Insider Program on Microsoft’s activation servers, even after clicking “Leave the program now.” This usually happens when the system hasn’t fully synced your current policy with your Microsoft account.
Here are a few things you can try before thinking about reinstalling:
1. Go to Settings → Windows Update → Windows Insider Program → “Stop getting preview builds” and make sure it’s fully toggled off.
2. Sign out of your Microsoft account from Windows Update, restart the PC, then sign back in.
3. Open Command Prompt as admin and run:
winget uninstall "Windows Insider Hub"
4. Sometimes Windows keeps old Insider policies cached. You can reset the update service using:
net stop wuauserv
net start wuauservIf you want a step-by-step guide that checks your system status and policy sync, I’ve written a clear walkthrough here:
👉 **[Windows Update Troubleshoot Guide]http://(https://xn--mgbacer2ak5cxfl.com/)It helps detect whether your system is still tied to Insider settings and how to safely switch to stable builds.
