Microsoft has set up its Insider program to allow as many people as possible to preview the next version of its software, but to tweak and improve its applications. All Windows users can join for free to try out Windows previews.
By joining Microsoft’s Insider program, you have the opportunity to try out new features and versions of Windows before anyone else, and in new applications. However, to join, you must have a Microsoft account (Hotmail, Outlook, etc.) and report bugs and other inconsistencies that you find using Microsoft Software Preview.
Microsoft offers three different channels for distributing pre-releases of Windows and its software:
- Dev Channel Allows you to test the latest versions of the Windows development cycle. So they may be unstable and subject to many errors. The Dev Channel, as its name implies, is in principle reserved for an informed public.
- Beta channel. With a very stable and generally fewer bugs, the beta channel preview is very close to the final product that Microsoft will offer to the general public.
- Preview channel Meanwhile, the next standard version of Windows allows testing before it is officially available and widely used by the general public.
Find out more in the video:
1. Open Settings
Click the menu To get started And meet in Settings Windows then enter the menu Update and security.
2. Connect your account with the Windows Insider program
In the menu column Update and security, Select Windows Insider program, And then click the button To start.
Click Now Connect an account Connect your Microsoft account and verify your request.
If your Microsoft account is already signed in to Windows, select it, otherwise select and press Microsoft Account To proceed.
3. Select the update channel
After you sign in to your Microsoft account to join the Insider program, you need to choose your update settings: Dev Channel, Beta Channel and Preview Channel.
Select the channel that suits your needs and click To confirm.
As a member of the Insider program, Microsoft collects specific data and information from your computer. Click To confirm Verify your request.
Finally press the button To restart Restart your computer now and save your options.
4. Update Windows
After restarting your computer, click the button To get started, Enter Settings Windows, then go to the menu Update and security.
Make sure you choose Windows Update In the side column, then click the button To do research EUpdatesR.
Windows instantly searches for all insider updates associated with the previously selected channel. All you have to do now is download and install these updates, then restart your machine to use them and enjoy the new Windows features first.
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