June 4, 2024 at 03:33PM
Microsoft has reopened the Windows 10 Beta Channel, inviting Insiders to join or switch for the new beta build. This aims to facilitate active feature development and testing for Windows 10, version 22H2. Switching to Canary or Dev Channels will enable Windows 11 upgrades, while Windows 10 22H2 will receive security updates until October 14, 2025.
From the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
– Microsoft has reopened the Windows 10 beta channel and is inviting Insiders to join or switch to receive a new beta build in the coming weeks.
– The Beta Channel for Windows Insiders is open to try out new features for Windows 10, version 22H2, before releasing them to all Windows 10 customers.
– Microsoft states that Insider devices joining the Beta channel won’t be automatically upgraded to Windows 11, as the Windows 11 upgrade remains an option.
– Switching to the Canary or Dev Channels will upgrade a PC to the latest Windows 11 build available for those channels, while returning to the Beta Channel or Windows 10 will require a clean install.
– Insiders in the Beta Channel can turn on a toggle to get the latest updates as they are available.
– Windows 10 22H2 will receive monthly security update releases through October 14, 2025, when it reaches the end of support.
– As of May 2024, over 50% of Windows computers still run Windows 10.