Hi Lee,
What is the failing error showing in
Windows Update History?
Have you tried doing an in place update
using the 26220.9472 ISO from here:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windowsinsiderpreviewiso
More info = more help
Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.9472)
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Lee
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.9472) consistently fails to update. last feature and quality update was Windows 11 Insider Preview Feature Update (26220.9022). Driver, definition and other updates are current.
Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Install, activate, and Windows update
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Lee 20 Reputation points
2026-09-13T15:48:15.87+00:00 security intelligence update for Microsoft Defender completed, but the Windows Insider Preview feature (26220. 9472) download error -0x80240069I tried the in-place update earlier today and received an error message. I tried again, following your suggestion, and it is currently downloading. Thank you for the recommendation. Will provide a follow-up.