How can I force a Windows 11 update to my desktop computer

William Johnson 40 Reputation points
2026-06-25T13:28:58.3233333+00:00

Hello, my desktop is stuck in a Windows 11 home Insider Preview. Evaluation copy Build 29580_1000.rs_prerelease_260423-1510 I have tried all of the suggestions, but none have worked. I have tried several system resets and download from the cloud but every time I do that it does not change. I can't even select to change what Insider program, but it won't allow me to change or even leave the Insider program. I'm 72 years old and have Alzheimer's so I'm very frustrated. My email address is ****@hotmail.com . If you can help me, please send me an email with instructions. Thank you in advance.

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CrazyKats 19,680 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2026-06-25T22:46:45.9533333+00:00

Hi William,

Download build 29613 from the link above.

Save the download to the Download folder.

Then open the Download folder and click

the file for build 29613. You will see a setup

at the very bottom of the list, double click that

and the installation will begin.

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CrazyKats 19,680 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2026-06-25T14:15:16.9866667+00:00

Hi William,

We can't send e mails from this forum.

Use this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windowsinsiderpreviewiso

Download the build 29613, open the file and run

setup. That should get you up to date.

You can also try deleting this Registry Key

to see if it gives you back your Insider Channel

settings. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost

then restart your PC.

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  1. William Johnson 40 Reputation points
    2026-06-26T13:29:32.42+00:00

    Thankyou after some moving around the web site I found the update and was able to download and install it, thank you......

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