How to start or stop getting insider preview builds on a Windows 10 pc. Whether you're curious about trying out upcoming Windows features before anyone else or tired of testing and want to get back on solid ground, there's a way to configure those previews. In this video, we'll discuss how to start or stop getting Windows Insider preview builds on your Windows 10 pc. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to Ninja One's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. What is the Insider program? First up, what is the insider program? It's Microsoft's way of giving brave souls early access to features still in development. It is particularly useful for IT administrators and advanced users who want to prepare for changes in advance. However, for those who prioritize system stability, this program may not be ideal. How to start? To begin, you will need to meet the following requirements, administrative rights. A legit activated copy of Windows 10, a Microsoft account registered to the insider program, optional diagnostic data enabled under diagnostics and feedback. If your system meets these requirements, navigate to settings, update and security Windows Insider Program. Click get started. Link your Microsoft account and choose a channel Canary significant Kernel API and platform changes early in development, dev features and experiences not tied to a specific release beta. More stable builds of upcoming releases, release preview, cumulative updates and features close to public release. Please note some channels may not be available depending on your hardware configuration. Finally, restart your device to complete enrollment. How to stop If you decide to leave the Insider program? There are two main options. Option one, opt out at the next major release. Go to settings, update and security, windows Insider Program and toggle. Stop getting preview builds. You'll exit the program after the next major release. Option two, roll back to a stable build. If it's been less than 10 days since you joined, go to settings Recovery. Go back to the previous version After 10 days, however, a clean installation of Windows will be required. Important considerations before enrolling. Remember, insider builds can be unstable. Always back up your data before proceeding. Enrollment requires an activated license and a Microsoft account registered to the insider program. Managed devices may have this option disabled by administrators. Things to consider back up your data. Activation and license required not available on managed devices. And that concludes our walkthrough. Whether you want early access to new features or prefer a stable production environment, you now know how to manage Windows Insider Preview builds effectively. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to start or stop getting insider preview builds on a Windows 10 pc. Linked in the description below.