9, commercial PCs in the Release Preview Channel can receive the commercial preview of the Oct. The Beta Channel is currently receiving previews for the initial Windows 11 release, while the Dev Channel is testing potential features for Windows 11 updates beyond the initial October 5 release. It’s meant for final testing of an upcoming release and is best for those who want the most stable builds. This channel is best for early adopters, and Microsoft says your feedback in this channel will have the most impact.

In the Beta Channel, you’ll get more polished features that will be deployed in the next major Windows release.This channel is best for technical users and developers, and builds in it may be unstable and buggy. The Dev Channel is where new features are introduced for initial testing, regardless of which Windows release they’ll eventually end up in.

The Windows Insider program is divided into three channels: The new operating system is scheduled to begin rolling out on October 5. Microsoft announced the upcoming release of Windows 11 in late June and is now releasing preview builds to some members of its Windows Insider program.