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Switch from Dev to Beta Channel with Build 22581 for Windows 11

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Key notes

How’s this for a turn of events? Preview Build 22581, for Windows 11, has been released to the Dev and Beta channels simultaneously.

Thus, if you had any plans to switch from the Developer Channel to the Beta Channel and try out a new experience, without reinstalling Windows, this is your queue.

And yes, we are going to show you exactly how you can do that, so you can be prepared if you decide to take this leap.

How can I switch from the Dev to the Beta Channel?

As we said, now that the Dev and Beta Channels are receiving the same builds, the limited window has opened for Insiders to switch channels.

If, by any chance, you are among the Insiders that want to switch things around, here’s how to do it:

That bine said, keep in mind that this window will close once builds with higher build numbers are released to the Dev Channel.

If your device stays on the Dev Channel and receives a build that is a higher build number than what is in the Beta Channel, you will have to do a clean installation of the released version of Windows 11 on your device to switch to the Beta Channel.

What else is new in Build 22581?

The tablet-optimized taskbar feature which began rolling out withBuild 22563is now available to all Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels.

As a reminder, this feature only works on devices that can be used as tablets, thus it will not work on laptops or desktop PCs.

Several fixes to the taskbar have also been implemented, such as the top borderline now extending across the entire taskbar will be seen for everyone regardless of device type.

Fixes

[Taskbar]

[Start menu]

[Focus]

[File Explorer]

[Input]

[Settings]

[Windowing]

[Voice access]

[Narrator]

[Task Manager]

[Other]

Known issues

[Taskbar]

[File Explorer]

[Input]

[Widgets]

[Narrator]

[Live captions]

Any additional information you might require can be found on theofficial release page, where Microsoft describes everything you need to know.

Are you considering an Insider Channel switch? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Switch from Dev to Beta Channel with Build 22581 for Windows 11#

How can I switch from the Dev to the Beta Channel?#

What else is new in Build 22581?#

Fixes#

Known issues#