Why do it said Evaluation Copy will Expires on 8/11/2026 for

Joseph Workman 0 Reputation points
2026-09-10T15:43:48.7133333+00:00

Why do it said on the computer the Evaluation Copy will Expires on 8/11/2026 for.

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  1. CrazyKats 19,415 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-10T16:07:02.45+00:00

    Hi Joseph,

    It says that because your PC isn't

    up to date. Please use WIN+R, type winver

    and post the build #.

    You shouldn't be seeing Evaluation Copy

    unless you're on an Insider build.

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  2. CrazyKats 19,415 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-11T15:48:13.6966667+00:00

    What build are you on and what

    Insider Channel are you in?

    Evaluation Copy means you're on

    an Insider Channel and the certificate

    expiration mean you aren't up to date.

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  3. CrazyKats 19,415 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-11T16:10:04.3633333+00:00

    Hi Joseph,

    You are in the Beta Channel

    and you are about 4 updates behind.

    I would suggest going here and getting

    the ISO for build 26220.9343.

    Download it, then open the ISO folder

    and click Setup to do an in place update.

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

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