How to Check Windows 11 Insider Build Expiration Date

This article explains how to check the evaluation expiration date of your Windows 11 Insider Preview Build.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build is the testing version of the upcoming Windows 11 update. It is available to Windows Insider participants who want to test new features, provide feedback, and help identify issues before the update is released to the general public.

The Insider Preview Build allows users to try out upcoming changes to the Windows operating system and provide input to Microsoft.

The Insider builds do expire eventually. You must keep your Insider to stay current and prevent it from expiring. If your device is on an expiring build, you’ll get notifications you need to update.

The steps below walk you through finding the evaluation expiration date of your Windows 11 Insider preview build.

Evaluation Expiration date in the Settings app

To check the evaluation expiration date for your Insider Preview build, use the Settings app in Windows 11.

First, open the Windows Settings app.

You can do that by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Settings. Or press the keyboard shortcut ( Windows key + I) to launch the Settings app.

When the Setting app opens, click the System button on the left to expand it.

Select the “About” tile on the System settings pane to expand it.

On the System > About settings pane, the “Evaluation expires on” date and time under Windows specifications.

Alternatively, use the Run application (Win+R) window to open the winver command.

winver

On the About Windows pop-up, you will also see the evaluation copy expiration date there.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Testing the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build is essential for providing feedback and identifying issues before the general release.
• Check the expiration date using the Settings app or the “winver” command to ensure your Insider Preview Build stays current and avoids expiration.
• Keep an eye on notifications for update reminders if your build is nearing expiration to maintain Windows 11 Insider access.
• For further details and troubleshooting, reference the official Microsoft website and community forums to stay informed and connected with other Windows Insiders.