i also am getting the windows build expiring message August 11

Ray Shinnick 0 Reputation points
2026-08-13T20:31:32.73+00:00

so i contact microft support report # 7107091443 they have me download windows 11 insider preview client x64 en us 29

and then after installing windows it fails with code 0X80070057 - 0x20003 so now i contact microsoft support hoping they will fix there screw up but now they want nothing to do with this issue refering me to there tech community so i go there i make a post in the windows community i get 2 answers none seem to work i have attempted to reinstall the update 2 x with the same failures as stated above i am beyond disgusted as it seems i will have no option but to reset my computer

this terrible product support if i get my computer running to hell with the insider program ... Never Again

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  1. CrazyKats 19,245 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-08-13T20:49:43.1733333+00:00

    Hi Ray,

    What Insider build are you currently on?

    Use WIN+R, type winver for the build #.

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    2026-08-13T20:31:46.8566667+00:00

    For 0x80070057 - 0x20003, the supported troubleshooting steps are:

    1. Use Disk Cleanup to clear space.
    2. Check for issues with the hard drive.
    3. Reset Windows Update components.

    A practical path based on the available guidance:

    1. Open Disk Cleanup and remove temporary files.
    2. Repair the drive:
      • In the taskbar search box, type command prompt.
      • Select Run as administrator.
      • Run: 
             chkdsk /f C:
      • Restart when prompted.
    3. Reset Windows Update components:
      • In the taskbar search box, type command prompt.
      • Select Run as administrator.
      • Run these commands one at a time: 
             net stop bits
     net stop wuauserv
     ren %systemroot%\softwaredistribution softwaredistribution.bak
     ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak
     net start bits
     net start wuauserv
      • Restart the PC.
    4. Temporarily remove any third-party antivirus or security software before trying the install again.
    5. Disconnect nonessential external hardware such as USB drives, printers, scanners, speakers, and external hard drives.
    6. Make sure all important Windows updates and hardware driver updates are installed before retrying.

    If the build is still expiring and updates are not arriving, the documented Insider guidance is to check Settings > Windows Update > Windows Update and select Check for Updates. If updates still are not available, a clean install may be required.

    Warning: the command-line steps require administrator permissions. A clean install is more disruptive and can affect installed apps and data if not prepared carefully.

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