In October 2021, Microsoft released for their users a new version of Windows called Windows 11 that offers new great features and a fascinating user experience.
Microsoft provides three applicable and functional methods on its official website to install Windows 11 on a supported device. Following one of the approaches, you can easily install and experience the new Windows 11 on your device.
However, installing Windows 11 using the ISO file is one effective way. If you want to enjoy the stable release version of Windows 11, follow this complete guide to download the Windows 11 ISO file of the latest build from the Microsoft Official website.
Keep reading the guide and follow the instructions carefully to download and install Windows 11 using the ISO file.
Let’s get started without further delay.
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How to Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) from Microsoft
Usually, the Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) option is for users who want to create a bootable installation media (USB flash drive, DVD) or create a virtual machine (.ISO file) to install Windows 11.
However, before installing Windows 11, use the PC Health Check app to confirm your device meets the Windows 11 minimum system requirements to install Windows 11.
Alternatively, you can check manually to ensure your device meets the Windows 11 minimum system requirements. The following lists are the Windows 11 minimum system requirements:
Here are the minimum system requirements of Windows 11:
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
- RAM: 4 gigabytes (GB).
- Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device.
- System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
- TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
- Graphics card: DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
Also, you need to consider the following things before you start the download process:
- Make sure you have an active and stable internet connection.
- Need enough storage on your computer, USB, or external drive to download the ISO file.
- Need an empty 8GB or more USB flash drive or Dual Layer DVD to create a bootable disc.
After meeting the minimum system requirements of Windows 11 on your PC and considering the things before you start the download process I mentioned earlier, you are now ready to download the Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) file.
Follow the steps below to download your PC’s Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) file. Let’s see how to do this.
Here are the steps to download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) File from Microsoft:
- Click here to go to the Official Microsoft Windows 11 download website.
- Scroll down to find the Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) section.
- Click on the drop-down menu and select the Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO) option.
- Click on the Download button.
- Select the product language from the list and click on the Confirm button.
- Click on the 64-bit Download button to start the Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) file downloading.
- Wait until the download process is finished.
- Open the downloaded folder to get the Disk Image (ISO) file after completing the download process.
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How to Download Windows 11 ISO File Using Media Creation Tool
The Media Creation Tool is another effective method to download the Windows 11 ISO file. If you want to perform a clean install or reinstall Windows 11 to your Windows PC, use this method to download the Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) file.
Here are the steps to download Windows 11 ISO file using the Media Creation Tool:
- Go to Microsoft Windows 11 official website to download Windows 11.
- Scroll down a little and find the Create Windows 11 Installation Media section.
- Click the Download Now button to download the installation file.
- Open the downloaded folder after completing the file downloading.
- Double-click on the MediaCreationTool.exe file to run the tool.
- Click on the Accept button to agree with the Microsoft software license terms.
- Select your language and edition, or use the recommended options for your PC. Then, click on Next.
- Select the ISO file option to download the ISO file on your PC.
- Choose the location where you want to save the ISO file and click Save.
- On the next screen, the Windows 11 download process is starting. You can see the download progress on this screen.
- Wait until the download process is finished. While the downloading process runs, you can feel free to keep using your PC.
- Click Finish when the download process is complete.
- Now, you are ready to install Windows 11 on your device using the Windows 11 ISO file. Also, you can burn the ISO file to a DVD later.
How to Create Bootable Windows 11 USB Drive Using Media Creation Tool
You can create a bootable Windows 11 USB drive using the Media Creation Tool. If you want to perform a clean install or reinstall Windows 11 to your Windows PC, use this method to download the media creation tool to make a bootable USB flash drive or DVD.
Here are the steps to download Windows 11 ISO file using the Media Creation Tool:
- Connect an empty 8GB or more USB flash drive to your PC.
- Go to Microsoft Windows 11 official website to download Windows 11.
- Scroll down a little and find the Create Windows 11 Installation Media section.
- Click the Download Now button to download the MCT installation file.
- Open the downloaded folder after finishing the downloading.
- Double-click on the MediaCreationTool.exe file to run the tool.
- Click on the Accept button to agree with the Microsoft software license terms.
- Select your language and edition, or use the recommended options for your PC. Then, click on Next.
- Choose the USB flash drive option to download the ISO file into your USB drive and click on Next.
- Select your USB Flash drive if more than one is connected to your PC and click Next.
- On the next screen, the Windows 11 download process is starting. You can see the download progress on this screen.
- Wait until the download process is finished. You can feel free to keep using your PC.
- Click Finish when the download process is complete.
- Now, you are ready to install Windows 11 on your device using the bootable USB flash drive.
Here’s a complete guide on how to restore files from File History on Windows 11.
How to Install Windows 11 Using Disk Image (ISO) File
Installing Windows 11 on your current supported PC using the ISO file is simple. You can install Windows 11 directly from the ISO file without using the USB flash drive or DVD.
To install Windows 11, first, you need to mount the ISO file on your computer. After that, using the mounted ISO file, you can install Windows 11.
In this section, I will show you the step-by-step process of installing Windows 11 on your PC without difficulty. Following some easy steps, you can easily install Windows 11 on your Windows 10 PC. Are you ready? Let’s dive in.
Here are the steps to mount the ISO file:
- Open the downloaded folder where you save the ISO file.
- Right-click the ISO file to open the context menu and navigate to Open with > Windows Explorer.
- Click Open to open the file in Windows Explorer if the Open file – Security Warning window appears on the screen.
- Windows Explorer opens a new window to show the ISO files.
- Your system creates a virtual bootable disc. Open the virtual bootable disc to view the ISO files
Alternatively, follow the steps below to mount the ISO files:
- Locate the downloaded folder where you save the ISO file.
- Right-click on the ISO file to open the context menu and select Properties.
- Click Change on the General tab and choose Windows Explorer to open the file on Windows Explorer.
- Click on Apply and OK to save the changes.
- Right-click the ISO file and select the Mount option from the context menu.
- It will create a virtual bootable disc. Open the virtual bootable disc to view the ISO files within.
After mounting the ISO file, it’s time to install Windows 11 on your computer. Follow the steps below to install Windows 11 using the ISO file.
Here are the steps to install Windows 11 using the ISO file:
- Open the virtual bootable disc to view the ISO files within.
- Double-click on the exe to start the Windows 11 setup process.
- Click on Next on Windows 11 Setup window.
- On the next screen, the system will check for updates. So, wait a few minutes to finish the update checking process.
- Click on Accept to agree with the Microsoft software license terms.
- Click on Change what to keep on the Ready to install screen to choose the option to keep or remove personal files and apps (Optional).
- Note that you won’t be able to use your PC during installation. Save and close your files and active window before you begin.
- Click Install to start the Windows 11 installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Windows 11 installation process.
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How to Install Windows 11 Using Installation Assistant
You can install Windows 11 directly using the Installation Assistant without downloading the Windows 11 ISO file. Windows 11 Installation Assistant is the most effective and most straightforward method for installing Windows 11 on the device you are currently using.
So, follow the steps below carefully to install Windows 11 on your PC. Let’s see the process of installing Windows 11.
Here are the steps to install Windows 11 using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant:
- Go to Microsoft Windows 11 official website to download Windows 11.
- Click the Download Now button to download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant installation file on the Windows 11 Installation Assistant section.
- Open the downloaded folder after finishing the file downloading.
- Double-click on the exe file to run the tool.
- On the current screen, the Windows 11 download process is running. You can see the download progress on this screen.
- After downloading, click Install to start the Windows 11 installation process.
Follow our guide to update Drivers on Windows 11.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I download an ISO image on Windows 11?
Follow the steps below to download the ISO image file on Windows 11:
- Visit Microsoft Windows 11 official download page.
- Select Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO) option from the drop-down menu and click on the Download Then,
- Select the product language from the list and click on the Confirm
- Click the 64-bit Download button to download the Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) file.
How can I download Windows 11 for free?
To download the Windows 11 ISO file for free, go to Microsoft Windows 11 official download website, select Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO) option from the drop-down menu, and click on the Download button. After that, select the product language, click on Confirm, and then click on the 64-bit Download button.
Is Windows 11 ISO available to download?
On the Microsoft website, Windows 11 Official ISO is available to download. To download the ISO file, go to Microsoft Windows 11 official download website, select Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO) option from the drop-down menu, and click on the Download button.
How do I download the Windows 11 Official ISO file from Microsoft?
Here are the steps to download Windows 11 Official ISO file from Microsoft:
- Visit Microsoft Windows 11 official download page.
- Select Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO) option from the drop-down menu and click on the Download Then,
- Select the product language from the list and click on the Confirm
- Click the 64-bit Download button to download the Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) file.
Final Thoughts
On the Microsoft website, Windows 11 Official ISO is available to download for free. You can download the Official latest build ISO file whenever you need it. To ease your download process, I describe two effective methods to download the ISO file in this post.
Here, I describe how to create a bootable Windows 11 USB drive using the Media Creation Tool. At the post’s end, clarify how you install Windows 11 on your PC using the ISO file or Windows 11 Installation Assistant.
Before starting Windows 11 installation, follow the instructions carefully to avoid the unfortunate situation.
That’s all for now. I hope you enjoyed the post and it’s helpful for you.
