Windows 10 Insider: There’s a problem with getting Preview Builds (solved)

So, about 3 or 4 weeks ago, in my Windows 10 Insider Preview build, I started getting this message through Update & Security… “There’s a problem with getting preview builds. Your preview build settings need attention. Go to Advanced options to fix this issue.” I go to Advanced options and am greeted with the message… “Your security settings need attention to get Insider Preview Builds“, with an associated “Fix me” button”.

So I click the button and Confirm, then restart as requested. Same messages, same procedure, over and over, round and round in circles. Nothing gets fixed, still unable to receive new builds.

I spend hours searching for a solution online, try a myriad of suggestions all to no avail. Finally, I come across a solution which actually works – well it did for me anyway. Here’s how:

Step 1: Change a registry value:

What we are going to do here is change the value for the EnablePreviewBuilds entry from zero (false) to one (true):

• Bring up a Run dialogue box by pressing the Windows + R keys, type in regedit and then press Enter.
• In the registry editor navigate to and click on the following entry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost\Applicability
• In the right hand pane the value for EnablePreviewBuilds will be shown as zero
• Right click EnablePreviewBuilds and select Modify
• Change the ‘Value data’ to 1 (one) and click OK
• The data value should then be the same as shown in the following screenshot:

• Close the registry editor

Step 2: Back to Update & Security

• Go back into Settings > Update & Security > Advanced options and click on the Fix me button
• A window should now open asking you to sign into your Microsoft account. Do so and you should now be back getting Preview Builds again
• Adjust the slider to suit your preference – Slow or Fast, and you’re all  done.

*If the “Get Insider Preview builds” option does not correct itself immediately (mine did), try a restart.