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Windows Insider Build 26220.9022 fails with 0x800707E7

I also checked the profile discrepancy with the AI ​​but did not receive an answer regarding the exact error situation. Migrating back to official 26200 works fine. Migrating back my old beta 26220 to official 26200 works fine. Is there a migration logic…

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asked 2026-08-16T18:51:22.1733333+00:00
Antonio Zampino 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T04:52:54.5666667+00:00
Clary-N 14,635 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.9022) Failed to install on ‎8/‎14/‎2026 - 0x800700b7

I have attempted to update my Windows Insider Beta Preview Feature Update 5 times, and it failed with the same result every time. Now, Windows is reporting to me that the version on my computer is about to expire. How do I fix this. When I go the…

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asked 2026-08-17T03:05:19.7866667+00:00
Kaigh Taylor 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T03:05:34.77+00:00

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Why is Windows trying to install a long list of obsolete graphics drivers?

I'm on Beta 26H1 build 28020.2623. Today, Windows Update is showing this ridiculous list of video drivers: (Intel Integrated Graphics 770). They are all obsolete. The current driver is 32.0.101.7088, which Dell provided through their support site. If we…

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asked 2026-08-14T19:29:44.93+00:00
Bert22306 140 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T20:38:11.64+00:00
Bert22306 140 Reputation points
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how to fix error message for windows update 2026-08 Security Update (KB5121003) (26200.9168)

Each time I try to update 2026-08 Security Update (KB5121003) (26200.9168) it say error, retry. Is there a way to fix this.

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asked 2026-08-16T19:03:36.42+00:00
Jennifer Leak 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-16T19:16:22.1233333+00:00
CrazyKats 18,035 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I missed the Windows update on August 11 and now I can't update normally。

An error message pops up when I open the Windows Update page. As an ordinary user, I don’t know how to fix it and hope to get assistance.

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asked 2026-08-15T05:36:10.3933333+00:00
政瑄 郝 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T16:10:21.79+00:00
政瑄 郝 5 Reputation points
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Windows Insider Build 26220.9022 Keeps Failing to Install and Rolls Back to 26200.9168

Hello Windows Insider Team, I need help with a serious installation problem affecting my Windows 11 Pro Insider device. My current installed OS build is: Windows 11 Pro — Build 26200.9168 Security Update: KB5121003 Windows Update is repeatedly…

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asked 2026-08-16T11:14:38.0366667+00:00
mohammad 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-08-16T15:57:02.4966667+00:00
Pauli O 16,200 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Unable to leave Windows Insider Program — stuck on expired build 26220.8165

image.pngMy Windows 11 Home Single Language laptop is still running Insider Preview Build 26220.8165 (25H2). I left the Windows Insider Program and Settings shows “Queued for unenrollment.” However, the device remains on the Insider build. The build's…

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asked 2026-08-16T15:28:06.1633333+00:00
Deep 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-16T15:51:37.58+00:00
Pauli O 16,200 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Windows Insider Build Expiring Soon but no Update in windows settings

Hello, I am on Windows build 25H2 (26220.8925). From last couple of days I am getting notifications in windows that my build is going to expire and I need to update to the newer version. I am checking for updates daily but there's no update in…

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asked 2026-07-30T05:38:13.85+00:00
Muhammad Waqas Ali 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T15:40:38.7533333+00:00
Deep 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Update Always Fails with Error 0x80070005

Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am using Windows 11 Insider Preview, and a Windows update always fails to install with error 0x80070005 (Access Denied).

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asked 2026-08-12T09:36:25.6133333+00:00
Va Manet 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T14:03:36.1633333+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,130 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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windows 11 insider preview 29639.1000 (rs_prerelease) install error - 0x80070005.

Above update won't load on my computer after repeated attempts.................how to fix?

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asked 2026-08-14T04:08:50.2+00:00
Bob Popil 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-16T13:40:22.55+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,130 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My laptop can not update to 26300.9032

I am currently struggling with an issue. I am on build 26300.8935 on the Experimental channel. My laptop wants to update to 26300.9032 but it fails. I have tried unplugging EVERYTHING, my fingerprint reader, my mouse dongle, my second monitor, and even…

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asked 2026-08-15T16:33:49.0466667+00:00
Don Johnson 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-16T11:55:11.87+00:00
Don Johnson 0 Reputation points
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How to fix update error "Installation Failure: Windows failed to install the following update with error 0xC1900101: Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.9022)."

Tried to remove all known additional devices. In device manager no Unknown devices shown. Tried to update couple moth already, no luck. Urgently need hellp, to try any other options to update, but not with clean install.

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asked 2026-08-16T09:20:31.22+00:00
Murad Gurbanov 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-16T09:20:48.5366667+00:00

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What happens if I miss the deadline build update?

i missed the deadline of update of newly launched build, now i unable to update.

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asked 2026-08-16T02:32:24.6633333+00:00
Vijendra Singh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-16T02:35:48.7233333+00:00
CrazyKats 18,035 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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ich brauche ein build update

ich brauche DRINGEND ein Build - update Edition Windows 11 Home Insider Preview Version Dev Installiert am ‎10.‎08.‎2026 Auswertung läuft ab am ‎11.‎08.‎2026 20:09 Betriebssystembuild 29595.1000 Funktionspaket Windows Feature Experience Pack…

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asked 2026-08-15T08:53:49.8966667+00:00
Christian Linnemann 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-15T11:28:01.6733333+00:00
Gérard Oomens 129.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Windows 11 IOnsider Preview Update on certification expiring

After 1% download of an update and fixing a lot of things suggested in other threads (some without fully repairing everything) still the update was not about to start. I swtiched from Canary to Beta channel (Because I thought to get a different update…

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asked 2026-08-14T20:39:33.4233333+00:00
Thomas Schreiber 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-15T11:10:33.88+00:00
Thomas Schreiber 0 Reputation points
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Regular Windows 11 build #windows11update

I have unsubscribed from the Insider program. How do I return to a non-insider OS build? #windows11update

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asked 2026-08-13T17:13:47.17+00:00
Hall, Douglas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-15T10:12:06.9166667+00:00
Carl-L 19,955 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Build 28000.2796 out to RP Channel

Live in W.U. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/release-preview-26h1/build-28000-2796

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asked 2026-08-14T17:09:40.8266667+00:00
CrazyKats 18,035 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
edited the question 2026-08-14T17:22:19.1766667+00:00
Johnny55 4,985 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Builds 26100.9267 & 26200.9267 out to RP Channel

Live in W.U. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/release-preview-24h2-25h2/build-26100-9267-26200-9267

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asked 2026-08-14T17:07:42.21+00:00
CrazyKats 18,035 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
edited the question 2026-08-14T17:18:21.0333333+00:00
Johnny55 4,985 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Insider Preview, expired 11 August, can't download/install latest update?

Windows 11 Home Insider Preview Evaluation copy. Build 261008925, I have tried over the last 3 days. The Troubleshooting couldn't identify the problem. Last night it downloaded, updated. But same issue this morning?

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asked 2026-08-14T10:05:30.27+00:00
Frank Bartholomew 25 Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-14T13:01:31.55+00:00
Frank Bartholomew 25 Reputation points
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How to renew my certificate for windows beta

getting a notification that my certification is ending.

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asked 2026-08-14T11:33:27.1533333+00:00
Richard Fann 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-14T12:06:30.07+00:00
Pauli O 16,200 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator