Return to the "preview" channel from the dev channel in windows 11.

[netlio]

Good afternoon everyone, I ran into such a problem that after receiving the dev version of Windows 11, I can not return to the beta channel or the preliminary release (the buttons are generally locked). I also can't go back to the previous version, since there have already been quite a few updates. Tell me how to be in this situation and how to change the channel.

[#2]

@netlio  Hi

In this blog at the bottom there is an explanation that only a clean installation allows you to lower the channel, or install a stable version of Windows11

Good luck

 Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22504 | Windows Insider Blog

[#3]

How would I perform a clean install from the Insiders computer? (I want to go back to Beta from Dev). Everything messed up and it looks and performs horribly.

[#4]

You will need to back up your files, then either use the MCT or create an ISO from the latest Beta channel ISO and use that to clean install.

https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-insider/flighting#switching-from-the-dev-channel
and ISOs are on https://aka.ms/WIPISO

-Eddie

[#5]

@adelladratianos  

Hello 

You need to download the ISO from the Insider Program - search for Beta and install manually, but remember that everything will be formatted and deleted, personal files too - make copies.

Using ISOs - Windows Insider Program | Microsoft Docs