Before you see what Canary Channel means in Windows Insider Program, to make a brief introduction to the features of existing acrealizations for a long time in Windows Update.
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In 2023 marks 9 years since Microsoft launched Windows Insider Program. The feature of Windows Update (Windows 10 and Windows 11) through which users have access to Windows versions in different stages of development, through several beta update channels.
Windows Insider Program update channels
Starting this year, Microsoft offers users four channels through which they can access Windows 10 and Windows 11 development versions, before the final versions are officially launched for all users. These channels are structured according to the needs of the users and their skill. From technical users and developers of Windows applications to simple users who are curious and eager to test the future features of Windows before the official launch.
Release Preview Channel
Windows versions, Resease Preview are recommended for users of all kinds, who are eager to see in advance what bugs and errors have been solved by Microsoft in future Windows. Also through Resease Preview Channel, users also have access to new utilities or features that will appear in the final version for the general public.
The Resease Preview Channel are generally delivered to Windows updates that do not pose the operating system functionality and are recommended for commercial consumers. Companies, institutions and allte entities.
Beta Channel
The channel of Windows Update, Beta Channel is recommended for those who want to test in advance more functionalities and changes that will be made in the final version. This channel is generally designed to provide Microsoft a feedback on changes made after the Dev Channel stage.
Windows updates made through Beta Channel are validated by Microsoft, but they can contain bugs, drivers or operating errors of some applications.
Beta Channel are updates that are not recommended on computers used for productivity, because they can bring installibility to the operating system.
Dev Channel
In Dev Channel it is not recommended to enroll Windows PC if the computer is used for service or school. Dev Channel is dedicated to enthusiasts who want to access the latest Windows functionalities as they are developed by Microsoft.
It often happens that new ideas implemented in Windows on Dev Channel will create problems of functionality of the operating system and not be implemented in the final versions. Or to pass many months until the new features brought in Dev Channel is present in an update dedicated to the general public.
Starting this year, Microsoft has introduced with the three channels and Canary Channel in Windows Insider Program.
Canary Channel in Windows Insider Program
Canary Channel It is dedicated to very technical Windows users, who want to preview the changes made to the operating system, from the development stage. It is a channel through which many test functionalities will be delivered, which are still in development, which certainly leads to instabity and major errors alley to the operating systitem functions.
Through Canary Channel are made major changes in Kernel (Windows Nucel) and new APIs. As with Dev Channel, some News tested on Canary Channel will never be implemented in a final version of Windows.
Enrollment in Canary Channel is indicated only on computers that are not used for productivity and which users are willing and prepared to Reinstalze Windows 11 de la Zero, at any time. In fact, there will be quite limited documentation about the news and problems present on this channel.
Canary Channel buildings in Windows, start from 25000, while for Dev Channel will start from 23000 and the 22000 series for Beta Channel.
