If you’re not ready, you can switch to the Beta channel and start receiving preview builds when the OS is a little more stable. Preview Build 22000.51, which is the first Dev channel build, will begin downloading on your device.Īt the moment, the new Windows is available in the Dev channel only.

Click Check for updates to start the download.

Press the back button or click on the Windows Update tab.

After the system reboot, go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Insider Program again, and double-check your configurations.

Select the channel: Dev (enables access to Windows 11 builds), Beta and Release Preview Ring are currently limited to Windows 10 version 21H2).

Make sure that you select the account enrolled in the Insider program.

Sign into your Microsoft account when asked.

Agree to terms & conditions when and if asked.

Open Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Insider program and click on “ Get started“.

You’ll need to agree to special terms and condition, which warns you about the potential issues in the beta testing program.

Signup for the Windows Insider program from the company’s website or Windows Settings.

To download and install Windows 11 on your PC, use these steps: It’s also worth noting that you’re going to have to roll back to Windows 10 when Windows 11 exits beta testing and you don’t meet the minimum requirements. To check if your PC is eligible, you can use Microsoft’s PC Health app or read the company’s documentation on supported CPUs.

Windows 11 beta version release date