How to Install Windows 11 Insider Preview
This guide shows you how to install the Windows 11 Insider Preview. This is an early version of Windows 11, meaning you can test it before it’s officially released to everyone.
Confirm your PC meets requirements with the PC Health Check tool, then sign up for the Windows Insider Program. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program, link your Microsoft account, choose the Dev Channel, and check for updates to download and install the preview.
Why Join the Insider Program?
Microsoft lets people test new Windows 11 features early through the Windows Insider Program, a program for early testers. You get to try the latest updates before they’re released to the public. This helps Microsoft find problems and make Windows 11 better.
Check If Your PC Can Run 🪟 Windows 11
First, make sure your computer meets the requirements for Windows 11. Microsoft has a tool that checks this for you.
Download the Windows 11 PC Health Check tool below.
https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp
Run the tool. It will tell you if your PC is ready for Windows 11.
Join the Windows Insider Program
Once your PC passes the check, you can join the Windows Insider Program. Visit the link below to sign up with your Microsoft account.
https://insider.windows.com/en-us
Update Your 🪟 Windows 10 Machine
To get the Windows 11 Insider Preview, you’ll need to link your Microsoft account to your Windows 10 PC after joining the Windows Insider Program.
- Sign in to your Windows 10 computer.
- Click the Start button to open Settings.
- Click Update & Security.
- In the left menu, select Windows Insider Program.
- Click Get Started. Link the Microsoft account you used to register for the Insider Program.
- Choose the Dev Channel to get the newest builds.
- Go back to Windows Update and check for new updates.
Your PC will start downloading Windows 11; this might take a while depending on your internet speed.
When the download finishes, restart your computer. Windows 11 will install automatically during the restart.
You’re now running Windows 11 Insider Preview!
Summary
Installing the Windows 11 Insider Preview involves checking your PC’s compatibility, signing up for the Windows Insider Program, and linking your Microsoft account in your Windows 10 settings.
- Use the PC Health Check tool to confirm your computer meets Windows 11 requirements.
- Register for the Windows Insider Program on Microsoft’s website.
- Open Windows 10 Settings and go to Update & Security.
- Select Windows Insider Program and click Get Started.
- Link your Microsoft account to your PC.
- Choose the Dev Channel for the latest builds.
- Check for updates in Windows Update.
- Download and install Windows 11, then restart your computer.
Now you can test Windows 11 before it’s released to everyone. As an Insider, you can help Microsoft improve Windows by sharing feedback about what you find.
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