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Microsoft admits Windows 11 Insiders are stuck on Build 26040 or 23620
At present, a clean install is the only way out
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Published onMay 9, 2024
published onMay 9, 2024
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Windows Insiders are the first ones to test new features on the operating system, which are later released for stable builds. But things are not always good for them, aside from the unstablilty in the preview builds. Right now, many Windows 11 Insiders are reportedly stuck on Builds26040or23620.
In the latestblog postannouncingWindows 11 Insider Preview Build 26212, Microsoft, while acknowledging the issue, wrote,
We have seen several reports of the same, some as early asMarch’24while others were fromAprilandMay. Every time an insider tries to install a newer version, the update fails and the PC reverts to Builds26040or23620, as the case may be.
Here’s what a user wrote in theMicrosoft forum,
Microsoft recommends a clean install if you are stuck on Build 26040 or 23620
You can directly head toMicrosoft’s official website, download the ISO image for the preview environment, and perform a clean install.
Remember, this isn’t the ideal solution, as you might end up losing the stored data. So, it makes sense to create a backup beforehand using areliable backup software.
Our recommendation is that if it’s not affecting you too much, wait for Microsoft to fix the issue. A patch should be out soon!
Amongst other notable changes in Windows 11 isMicrosoft pausing public testing of Copilot, its famous AI-powered chatbot that’s finding increased integration into native products.
If you are amongst Windows 11 Insiders stuck on Build26040or23620, then share with our readers what worked for you in the comments section.
More about the topics:Update error,Windows 11,Windows Insider Program
Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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