how to resolve " your build of window will expire soon"

Anonymous
2024-09-09T14:00:10+00:00

I have using window 11 home, and I enrolled in window insider preview though beta channel.
my window is activated with a digital license linked to my Microsoft account.
when I switched on laptop (realme book slim) , a window popped up showing message " your build of window will expire on 15 September 2024. you should move to new build as soon as possible".
in window updates section, its showing "you are up to date" that means there is no update available to install.
because I'm not able to upload the images here, I share google drive folder link in which all the images available
(https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xBeohp8mbFhRm-XTkJ1cDvhYrA-5MhYW?usp=drive_link)

what should I do to resolve this issue in authentic way asapm

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Pauli O 16,380 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2024-09-11T19:06:35+00:00

Since you have build 26100.1742 you can leave Insier program by deleting WindowsSelfHost key from registry.

This will lave you rather stable preview of Windows 11 v24H2 which is be released to public later this year, but it will get monthly cumulative updates on patch Tuesdays (Second Tuesday of month).

  1. Open open regedit (push Win key and type regedit).
  2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost
  3. On left panel right click that key and delete it.
  4. Close regedit and restart.
  5. Check your insider settings to see that its out of Insider Program.
  6. Check for updates to get latest C.U.

Edit 30/July/2026

If you are having this issue in 2026, refer to these articles:

https://yourwindowsguide.com/2026/07/this-build-of-windows-will-expire-soon.html

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5940858/windows-insider-preview-certificate-renewal-expira

No. There is no action needed on your side to resolve the “Your Windows Build will expire soon message”this Build of Windows will expire soon” message, since for most of the channels, the Build with updated expiry date isn’t released by Microsoft.

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  1. CrazyKats 19,595 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-09-22T23:16:25+00:00

    Ahh so it looks like the best bet I can do right now is either do a clean install or wait it out until they fix the issue. I see, thank you!

    I would clean install.

    If they were going to fix it it would

    have been done by now.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-09-22T22:48:59+00:00

    Ahh so it looks like the best bet I can do right now is either do a clean install or wait it out until they fix the issue. I see, thank you!

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  3. Pauli O 16,380 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-09-22T05:24:53+00:00

    >he build I currently have is Window 11 Pro Insider Preview 26040 Canary Channel

    Unfiortunately you have to build which some users have stuck.

    Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26090 (Canary and Dev Channels) | Windows Insider Blog

    • [IMPORTANT NOTE] We are investigating reports that some Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels are stuck on Build 26040 or Build 23620. The investigation is ongoing, however if you are impacted by this and really want to get onto the latest build in the Canary or Dev Channel today – you can download the latest ISO here and do a clean install and opt your device back into flighting in the Canary or Dev Channels.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-09-22T02:46:38+00:00

    Which build you have installed and what error message you get when update fails?

    I also have the same problem as hitesh arora1.

    The build I currently have is Window 11 Pro Insider Preview 26040 Canary Channel which expired on 9/15/24 and I downloaded the ISO to upgrade to Build 26080 Canary Channel

    I ran the setup process but once it starts to check for updates in the process it ends up closing the program, no error message, it just crashes. The farthest I got to was 58% which was the first time I ran the application now I can barely get to that part before the application closes. Now when I open Insider Program in windows settings it says "we can reach the program right now" possibly due to what I said about the setup application. Any tips I should try?

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