Update 2: Download Windows 10 v.1607 Anniversary Update (Build 14393) ISO Images
Microsoft first released the Windows 10 RTM Build 10240 to Windows Insiders, properly to test the upgrade process. However, all Windows 10 ISO downloaded is identical, all of which the final gold master RTM release with build version number of 0.16384.
Note that the file hashes (CRC32, SHA1, MDA and etc.) for Windows 10 ISO images created by Media Creation Tool are unique as time stamps and other factors are different for each computers. The ISO images that are downloaded directly from Microsoft’s servers is completely the same and has identical file hashes with ISO images posted on MSDN and the leaked Windows 10 OEM ISO. Microsoft Tech Bench Upgrade Program provides direct download links to Windows 7 (RTM & SP1), Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 ISO files, which hosted at one of the following URLs: Media Creation Tool (Build 10586): MediaCreationToolRetail.exeģ2-bit Media Creation Tool (Build 10240): MediaCreationTool.exeĦ4-bit Media Creation Tool (Build 10240): MediaCreationTool圆4.exe Media Creation Tool (Build 14393): MediaCreationTool.exe Media Creation Tool (Build 16299.15): MediaCreationTool.exe
No product key is required (by skipping the product key entering) when clean install Windows 10 from scratch on a device which has previously upgraded to Windows 10 and gets activated in the past (hence the HWID, the hardware ID, is recorded on Microsoft activation server).No product key is required when upgrading Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 that is genuine and activated to Windows 10.No product key is required to download the Windows 10 ISO images, or to create DVD or USB media trough the Media Creation Tool.This should be an interesting experiment. However, I plan to install Windows 10 on the virtual machine using the newly created ISO file and then upgrade the VM to Windows 11. When you’re doneClick the button to close the tool.Īs far as I know, there is no way to create Windows 11 ISO files directly using Windows Media Creation Tool. Remember that you will need at least 8GB of free space, regardless of where you store your files.Įven the fastest computer with the best internet connection can take a few minutes to complete this process, so please be patient. Then you will be asked where to save the ISO file. A USB drive created this way is a great way to do a clean install of Windows 10. We’ll create an ISO file for a special purpose later, but if you want to save your Windows 10 ISO to a bootable USB drive, make that choice. Next screen ( Figure C) Ask for the type of media to save the ISO file. It’s generally not a good policy, but if you want to change the recommended settings, clear the check box next to the phrase “Use recommended options for this PC.” If you are satisfied with the optionsClick the button. On the next screen, Figure B, The tool will display the recommended settings. If you accept the license terms, the screen will be displayed ( Figure A) Ask how you want to proceed.Īnswer that you are creating an ISO file,Click the button.