Security News > 2021 > September > Microsoft releases first Windows 11 "Nickel" build to Insiders
Microsoft has released the first Windows 11 "Nickel" preview build 22449 to Windows Insiders in the 'Dev' channel, allowing them to test out new unstable features that are still being developed.
After announcing Windows 11's release date, Microsoft began emailing Windows Insiders in the 'Dev' channel warning them that they would soon be distributing unstable Windows 11 builds in this channel.
"Since these builds are from the earliest stage in a new development cycle, they may not be stable and sometimes you will see issues that block key activities or require workarounds while running the Windows Insider Preview Builds in the Dev Channel," explained Microsoft in an email to Insiders.
Today, Microsoft has released their first build of the Windows 11 development branch known as "Nickel" to Insiders in the 'Dev' channel.
This build does not restore any of the missing Windows 11 features most requested by Windows Insiders.
Many of these missing features are deal breakers for Windows 10 users looking to upgrade to Windows 11, and if Microsoft does not add them back, we may see many people sticking with Windows 10 for the time being.
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