How to Check Windows 11 Insider Build Expiration Date
This article explains how to check when your Windows 11 Insider Preview Build will expire.
Open Settings, navigate to System, then About, and look for “Evaluation expires on” under Windows specifications. Alternatively, press ⊞ Win+R, type winver, and press Enter to view the expiration date in the pop-up window.
What is 🪟 Windows 11 Insider Preview Build?
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build is a special early version of Windows 11 that lets you try out new features before anyone else.
You can check upcoming Windows features by joining the Windows Insider Program. This program allows you to preview new features before they are released to everyone and provide feedback to Microsoft. Early access to these upcoming features helps you understand future Windows developments and influence their final form.
Why Check Your Expiration Date?
Windows 11 Insider builds expire after a set time. If you do not update your Insider build before the expiration date, Windows will stop working correctly. You will receive notifications to update, so pay attention to these notifications.
How to Check Your Expiration Date
Method 1Use the Settings App
- Click System on the left side.
System in the Settings app - Select About.
Windows 11 System About settings showing evaluation expiration date - Look for “Evaluation expires on” under Windows specifications. This shows your expiration date and time.
Windows 11 evaluation expiration date in About
Method 2Use the Winver Command
- Press ⊞ Win+R to open the Run window.
- Type this command:
winver
What Happens When Your Build Expires?
When your Insider build expires, Windows may stop updating and working properly. You’ll see notifications telling you to update. Update your build right away to keep Windows running smoothly.
Summary
Your Windows 11 Insider Build expiration date is the day your test version of Windows 11 will stop working. It's important to know this date because Insider Preview builds are only temporary and do expire. You can easily check your expiration date using the Settings app or a simple command.
winver command through the Run window.Your Windows 11 Insider build has an expiration date. Update your build before this date so Windows continues to work well. Watch for update notifications and act on these notifications quickly to avoid issues.
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Which 🪟 Windows 11 builds are end of life?
Overview
How do I update from an expiring insider preview build?
If your device is on an expiring build, you'll start getting notifications letting you know that you need to update. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select Check for Updates to get the latest update available in your channel.
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