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đź’ż Windows 11 ISO (Official Microsoft Download)
Category: Installation & Media
Author: jmarket (PCHF Founder)
Verified by: PCHF Staff • October 2025
Overview
The official Windows 11 ISO files, provided directly by Microsoft, contain the latest version of Windows 11 (25H2 — Build 26100.***).
These images include all cumulative updates and security patches current as of release.
They are suitable for clean installations, in-place upgrades, or use as recovery media.
All downloads are served from Microsoft’s content delivery network (CDN) and are digitally signed, ensuring authenticity and integrity.
Using the official ISO guarantees a stable installation environment and eliminates the risk of tampered or modified images found on third-party sites.
Available Editions
- Windows 11 Home
- Windows 11 Pro
- Windows 11 Education
- Windows 11 Enterprise (via Volume Licensing)
System Requirements
- Processor: 1 GHz + with 2 or more cores (64-bit)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum
- Storage: 64 GB available space or more
- Firmware: UEFI with Secure Boot enabled
- TPM 2.0 chip (required for official support)
- Internet connection for activation and updates
How to Download the ISO
- Visit the official Microsoft Windows 11 download page.
- Scroll to Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO).
- Select your edition, confirm the language, and click 64-bit Download.
- The ISO will begin downloading directly from Microsoft’s servers.
Creating Bootable Installation Media
Once downloaded, the ISO can be written to USB or DVD using official or trusted utilities:
- Media Creation Tool: Recommended for most users; automatically prepares a bootable USB.
- Rufus: Advanced users can customize partition schemes or bypass setup restrictions.
- Ventoy: Supports multiboot configurations with multiple ISOs on one USB drive.
Verifying Integrity (Checksum Verification)
To confirm that the ISO file has not been altered, compare its SHA-256 hash with the official value provided by Microsoft.
Use the following command in PowerShell or Command Prompt:
Code:CertUtil -hashfile "C:\Downloads\Win11_25H2_English_x64.iso" SHA256
The computed hash should exactly match the checksum listed on Microsoft’s download page.
If it differs, delete the file and re-download from the official source.
Using the ISO for Repair or Upgrade
- Mount the ISO or insert the bootable USB.
- Run setup.exe within Windows for an in-place upgrade, or boot from the media for a clean installation.
- Select Repair your computer at the setup screen to access recovery options such as Startup Repair, Command Prompt, and System Restore.
Notes
- Always download Windows ISOs exclusively from Microsoft’s official website.
- ISOs are digitally signed by Microsoft and contain integrated cumulative updates.
- For systems that do not meet hardware requirements, review PCHF’s Bypass Requirements Guide (if applicable).
- Store downloaded ISOs on verified, write-protected storage to avoid corruption.
Policy
PCHF strictly allows only official Microsoft download links.
Mirrors, modified builds, repacks, or redistributed ISO images are not permitted under any circumstances.
This ensures all media discussed or shared on the forum remains secure, legal, and fully supported by Microsoft.
Download
Official Microsoft Windows 11 ISO Download Page
Technical Information
- Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
- Version: 25H2 (Build 26100.***) – Latest Release
- Release Date: October 2025
- License: Free for installation media creation (activation required for use)
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- Windows Installation Media / Recovery Media Creator (Official Microsoft Tool)
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- Windows Image Repair Sequence (SFC + DISM)
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