Insider Windows 11 Insider Canary build 29531.1000 - Feb. 18

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Windows 11 Insider Canary build 29550.1000 - March 13

Windows Insider Blog: Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows Insider Preview Build 29550.1000 to the Windows 11 Insider Canary Channel on the optional 29500 build series. Insiders can take an optional update under Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates...

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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing a new optional update to the Windows 11 Insider Canary Channel, continuing our work to bring you early access to platform changes as they take shape.

As part of this ongoing development, Canary Channel will move forward on two update paths. This will help us validate platform changes at different stages while continuing to deliver new features and experiences to Insiders in the Canary channel.

What this means for Canary Channel Insiders​

Today, Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel already have available to preview Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1611. This build path will continue to focus on previewing new features and experiences in Canary for Windows 11, version 26H1, and moving forward will continue to be identified as a 28000 series build.

Available starting today, Insiders can take an optional update under Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates which will move your device to a new active development Build 29531.1000. Once you opt in to this path, future builds will be identified as 29500 series builds and newer. Please note, because of the focus on platform development for this path, you may notice a temporary loss in some features that you have today. These features will return to this new active development build.

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Going forward, each Canary Channel build will be announced in its own blog post, so you’ll always know exactly what’s new—and what to expect—based on the build you’re receiving. You can always confirm which build you’re running by typing winver into the Windows search box and selecting About Windows. This will show your exact build number and version.

Choosing the right path for you​

We generally recommend that Insiders continue on the update path they’re already on, as this helps maintain stability and predictability within each build population.

That said, some Insiders—especially those who prefer getting the newest platform changes as early as possible—may choose to move to a newer development path when available.

This flexibility allows us to experiment, learn quickly, and incorporate feedback before changes move further along in development.

As a reminder – Insiders can’t switch to a channel that is receiving builds with lower build numbers without doing a clean installation of Windows 11 due to technical setup requirements. This means Insiders can’t go back to 28000 series builds after taking the optional update.

What’s new in Canary Build 29531.1​

Changes and Improvements​

• This update includes platform changes in moving to a new active development build.

Reminders for Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel​

• These builds can be unstable and may be released with limited documentation. Join Windows Insider – Get early access to Windows 11 features & updates
• The builds we release to the Canary Channel represent the latest platform changes early in the development cycle and should not be seen as matched to any specific release of Windows. Features and experiences included in these builds may never get released as we try out different concepts and get feedback. Features may change over time, be removed, or replaced and never get released beyond Windows Insiders. Some of these features and experiences could show up in future Windows releases when they’re ready.
• Many features in the Canary Channel are rolled out using Control Feature Rollout technology, starting with a subset of Insiders and ramping up over time as we monitor feedback to see how they land before pushing them out to everyone in this channel.
• The desktop watermark shown at the lower right corner of the desktop is normal for Windows Insider pre-release builds.
• Some features may show up in the Dev and Beta Channels first before showing up in the Canary Channel.
• Some features in active development we preview with Windows Insiders may not be fully localized and localization will happen over time as features are finalized. As you see issues with localization in your language, please report those issues to us via Feedback Hub.
• To get off the Canary Channel, a clean install of Windows 11 will be required.
• Check out Flight Hub for a complete look at what build is in which Insider channel.

Thanks,
Windows Insider Program Team

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Announcing New Optional Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for Canary Channel 29531.1000

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing a new optional update to the Windows 11 Insider Canary Channel, continuing our work to bring you early access to platform changes as they take shape. As part of this ongoing development, Canary Channel

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[Marcus Vinicus]

Seems in the Windows Insider Channels Wild West there are now two potentially crazy bucking Canary broncos to choose from. Don't get bucked off!

 

[Edwin]

I honestly don't know why I keep updating! I'm playin with the same junk I played with 8 months ago!

 

[Winuser]

Here's some more from that Microsoft blog that I quoted earlier.

What to know about Windows 11, version 26H1 - Windows IT Pro Blog



The 29000 series appears to be Microsoft's way forwards for those of us with non-Snapdragon X2 systems. Why else would they now offer us two Canary channel branches?

Is it the 28000 series or the 29000 series that MS is going to make available for non Snapdragon X2 processors. I'm open to either series. I will admit that being on the Canary builds have at times been boring and caused me think about dropping out. With that said, I have never had a problem serious enough for me to drop out and do a clean install. If MS does give us a path to continue on I will take that path. With all of the pros and cons, I want to continue testing the Canary builds even if it means that MS has to move me to what ever Insider channel the think is right. I'm not going to abandon MS and their Canary builds and hope that MS doesn't abandon me!

 

[Winuser]

I honestly don't know why I keep updating! I'm playin with the same junk I played with 8 months ago!

I do it because I'm hooked. I did switch my main desktop computer over to the public release of 25H2 but I still have it setup to dual boot between the Canary builds and the public 25H2 builds. I'm going to continue being a Canary build tester until MS tells me I have to move on.

 

[Edwin]

I'm going to continue being a Canary build tester until MS tells me I have to move on.

I don't really do any testing, I'm just nosy! I'm surprised MS hasn't told me to get a life!

 

[Winuser]

Life! Isn't that a board game and/or a bowl of cereal?

 

[Imhelpingyoubro]

KB5077221 Windows 11 Insider Canary build 28020.1611 (26H1) - Feb. 12

UPDATE 2/20: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/kb5077230-windows-11-insider-canary-build-28020-1619-26h1-feb-20.44738/ UPDATE 2/18: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/windows-11-insider-canary-build-29531-1000-feb-18.44686/ Windows Insider Blog: Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11...

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I'm already confused. Recently, I had a problem with my computer and the inability to update, and now there are changes again! I'm at a crossroads and don't know which way to go; I think I'll pitch a tent and stay on the current channel. But for now, I still don't see this new build in the optional updates.

 

[fg2001gf11F]

I honestly don't know why I keep updating! I'm playing with the same junk I played with 8 months ago!

It is not just the same junk; it is getting worse after every update.

 

[Marcus Vinicus]

You ones who are complaining, what do you think Canary really is and what do you think its main purpose is.?
Sounds to me some of you people are using the wrong build of Windows for your actual needs.

 

[fg2001gf11F]

Here is a new one, I have never seen this before this build.
Any idea of what this means?
Easy to reproduce, same result every time I run it.

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[fg2001gf11F]

These ran fine.
Had to use Disk Cleanup to get rid of previous installation (Windows.old), not showing on System > Storage > Temporary files anymore.

 

[garlin]

You ones who are complaining, what do you think Canary really is and what do you think its main purpose is.?
Sounds to me some of you people are using the wrong build of Windows for your actual needs.

Join Windows Insider – Get early access to Windows 11 features & updates​

Learn more about the channels and latest builds.​

Canary Channel​	Ideal for highly technical users. Preview the latest platform changes early in the development cycle. These builds can be unstable and are released with limited to no documentation.
Dev Channel​	Ideal for enthusiasts. Access the latest Windows 11 preview builds as we incubate new ideas and develop long lead features. There will be some rough edges and low stability.
Beta Channel​	Ideal for early adopters. Preview and provide feedback on pre-release features for Windows 11 in a stable environment.
Release Preview Channel​	Recommended for commercial users. Ideal if you want to preview fixes and certain key features, plus get optional access to the next version of Windows before it’s generally available to the world.

 

[fg2001gf11F]

You ones who are complaining, what do you think Canary really is and what do you think its main purpose is.?
Sounds to me some of you people are using the wrong build of Windows for your actual needs.

No actual needs we are just doing testing for Microsoft for free.
Reporting the bugs to get them fixed before they hit the general public that is the whole idea, unfortunately they keep adding bugs and no fixes.
They actually let the same bugs end up in the public release Builds.

 

[garlin]

You're not the intended target audience for Canary and Dev builds. It's for MS partners like HW OEM's, large software publishers and independent devs. They know it's buggy, and typically don't use a Canary or Dev build as their only Windows system (dual-boot or second PC).

MS doesn't gatekeep the higher echelons of the Insider builds, so if you're using Canary then it's buyer beware.

 

[Imhelpingyoubro]

But we have Canary disease and are constantly being tested. Any concerns?

 

[Mooly]

I must have been feeling bored because I jumped from Dev to Canary yesterday. All went very well moving to 28020.1161. Today I see this thread and the further branch so I thought why not... and this too has gone very well.

As always, eyes wide open and prepared. First time ever trying Canary

 

[Bree]

Here is a new one, I have never seen this before this build.
Any idea of what this means?
Easy to reproduce, same result every time I run it.

I see the same thing on both machines I've upgraded. One a Hyper-V VM, the other is my System Five, a supported device.

 

[Josoft]

Downloaded and installed without any problems

 

[Warre1]

on my virtual machine this was offered on main windows update page without need to go optional updates.

 

[Winuser]

You will still be able to continue with the 28000 series builds if you don't switch to 29531.1000.

I'm still not sure if I should stay on the 28000 series or if I should move to the 29000 series. What I do know is that I don't want to be made to do a clean install on my PowerSpec G156 desktop if possible. Like I posted, I have a couple of programs I would lose. There are other programs that I could replace them with. The problem is that they're not any where near as good.