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You can install Windows Insider Preview Builds directly on your individual device or virtual machine. Or if you're an administrator, you can manage them centrally across your organization.

Install on your individual device

Preparation

First, make sure you're ready to set up your device to receive Insider Preview builds:

  • To install Windows Insider Preview Builds, you must be running a licensed version of Windows on your device. You can install Windows if your device is currently running an older version or if you need to buy Windows. If you're having issues installing Windows, you can also download a Windows Insider Preview ISO to get started.

  • The process of setting up your device to receive Insider Preview builds restarts your device during program setup and updating. Make sure you're ready for this, so you don't lose open documents or unsaved work. You might also want to take a picture of these directions or bookmark this page on your browser to get back to it easily.

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Note

Windows LIP language packs can only be installed over supported base languages. Learn how to configure your input or display languages after installing a language pack.

Installation

  1. Go to Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program (You must be an administrator on your device to see this setting.)

  2. If prompted to enable optional diagnostic data, select Open Diagnostics & feedback and toggle Send optional diagnostic data to On.

  3. Return to the Windows Insider Program settings.

  4. Select the Get started button. Link an account (use the Microsoft account you registered with). Then, select Continue.

  5. Choose the channel to get Insider Preview builds through. Learn about Windows Insider channels.

  6. Review and accept Program Agreement and Privacy Statement.

  7. Choose Restart now or Restart later to finish setting up your device.

Get on the latest preview build

  1. After restarting, go to Settings > Windows Update.

  2. Check for updates. Your device will download and install the latest Insider Preview build based on your selected channel.

  3. Visit the Windows Insider blog to learn more about what's in your Insider Preview build.

Open Settings

Note

If you install an Insider Preview build in one channel, and you want to switch to a different channel, you might need to do a clean install of Windows and reset your Windows Insider settings on that device. Learn more about switching channels.

Windows Insider Preview Builds may be substantially modified before they're commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. Some product features and functionality may require additional hardware or software.

Install on a virtual machine

Running Insider Preview builds on a virtual machine (VM) is a great option if you don't want to change the version of Windows actually running on your device.

  1. Set up a virtual machine on your device or get the Windows Preview from the Azure Marketplace.

  2. Follow directions to download and install the latest Insider Preview build from the Windows Insider Preview downloads page. If you used the Windows Preview from the Azure Marketplace, you'll see preview builds right away.

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Manage across your organization

If you're an administrator, you can install and manage Insider Preview builds centrally across multiple devices within your organization's domain. Learn more about managing Windows Insider Preview builds for your organization.

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