Insider Preview, expired 11 August, can't download/install latest update?

Frank Bartholomew 25 Reputation points
2026-08-14T10:05:30.27+00:00

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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CrazyKats 19,415 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2026-08-14T12:55:35.7533333+00:00

Hi Frank,

Please report the Hotspot issue

in the Feedback Hub so the Microsoft

Engineers get the diagnostics.

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  1. Frank Bartholomew 25 Reputation points
    2026-08-14T10:21:58.5266667+00:00

    With AI confirmed my version is 24H2 (OS Build 26100.8925)

    The version that I have tried to download/install over the last 3 days, with success is Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.9022).

    Since the expiry date, My WI-FI Hotpot doesn't work. Tried all solutions. Can't setup, but was working until 11 August, 3 days ago.

    PLease HELP

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