In this article, we will explore how to switch the Windows Insider Channel on Windows using PowerShell and Batch Scripts. The Windows Insider Program allows users to test new features and provide feedback to Microsoft before they are released to the general public. By switching the Insider Channel, users can access different builds of Windows and experience the latest updates and improvements. This article aims to provide a step-by-step guide on how to switch the Insider Channel using PowerShell and Batch Scripts, tailored specifically for the Windows environment.

Examples:

1. Switching to the Dev Channel using PowerShell:

• Open PowerShell as an administrator.


• Run the following command to switch to the Dev Channel:
  

   Set-RegKey -Key "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost\UI\Selection" -Value "Dev"



• Restart your computer to apply the changes.

2. Switching to the Beta Channel using Batch Scripts:

• Open Notepad and create a new file.


• Copy and paste the following script into the file:
  

   @echo off
  
   reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost\UI\Selection" /v "Ring" /t REG_SZ /d "Beta" /f
  
   shutdown /r /t 0



• Save the file with a .bat extension (e.g., switch_to_beta.bat).


• Run the batch script as an administrator.


• Your computer will restart, and the Insider Channel will be switched to the Beta Channel.

3. Checking the current Insider Channel using PowerShell:

• Open PowerShell as an administrator.


• Run the following command to check the current Insider Channel:
  

   Get-RegKey -Key "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost\UI\Selection" -Value "Ring"