Download Windows 10/11 ESD

Mussels · May 22, 2016

i've been using it for years, i'm always surprised no one knows about it.

Between that, the media creation tool and legit 7/8 keys everyone has and forgets about, its super easy to do clean installs of the latest W10 builds.

RejZoR · May 22, 2016

I'm using WinToFlash and ZOTAC USB Creator for ages, but USB drives created with these refused to boot when I was fixing my tablet. Media Creation Tool USB drive worked. That's why I was wondering how to do it. I wonder where Media Creation Tool stores and parses downloaded files when you download and create USB drive through it. Would be nice if you could feed an ISO to it instead of downloading it every time. But I guess this tool will do it.

Jetster · May 22, 2016

There is a way to edit a few files and make the iso boot. I forget how but there is a youtube video that describes how

Shou Miko · May 22, 2016

Mussels said:
use the 'windows 7 USB DVD tool'

This tool only works with Official MS ISO's so if u have modded it for like all versions or so it will give u an error i figured that out yrs ago, i guess MS only want thinks to be official so no modded iso's with updates or so if it's not validated by MS themself :laugh:

I just use Rufus small, portable, can make mbr, uefi and have a ton of languages...

Link: http://rufus.akeo.ie/

Mussels · May 22, 2016

Rufus looks good. i've added that to my collection.

Caring1 · May 22, 2016

Mussels said:
Rufus looks good. i've added that to my collection.

I've used it before and it works well, and is simple.

RejZoR · May 23, 2016

I have Rufus in my Portable Apps toolbox but I basically always forget about it...

Drone · May 25, 2016

MS re-released Windows 10 1511 10586, now with all updates (till May). Permanent direct links are in the OP

Drone · May 29, 2016

Build 14342 iso is now available and downloadable

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windowsinsiderpreviewadvanced

+ update KB3158988 x64

And 14352 is on the fast ring

Some snips from MS blog:

Updated File Explorer icon: Based on Insider feedback, we have updated the File Explorer icon with more color.

Deploying Windows Enterprise edition gets easier: Prior to Windows 10, the upgrade from the Pro to Enterprise edition required a complete wipe and reinstallation of the OS. In Windows 10, we enabled bit-less edition upgrade from Pro to Enterprise. This means all the features are on the device already and the upgrade to Enterprise edition can be performed by changing the product key rather than having to download and deploy a new image. However, doing this required a reboot to complete. We heard a lot of feedback about having to reboot to complete the upgrade so starting with this build a reboot is no longer required when upgrading from the Pro to Enterprise edition. You can try this out by going to “Settings -> Update & Security -> Activation” in the settings app and click the “Change product key” button and enter a valid Enterprise product key.

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I've just checked it and it works just like they promised. Same can be done when you upgrade from Home To Pro. No downloads, no deployment, no reboot, no old windows folder, no data loss, just a couple of minutes (literally) and Home/Pro becomes Pro/Enterprice :eek:

This is really cool, Windows edition upgrade never was as fast and easy as it is now :cool:

scevism · May 29, 2016

Do wish MS would sort out the slow boot problem i've had since day 1 on win10 :mad:

Shou Miko · May 29, 2016

scevism said:
Do wish MS would sort out the slow boot problem i've had since day 1 on win10

U connected ur SSD to the intel chipset or the asmedia chip?

I feel like my Asus board is slow booting too, compared to my MSI Z97I Gaming system I had it's like my Asus boots once up and than I get GTX 970 information and than mobo information.

New to see MS do some cosmetics to Windows 10 can't wait until it's not "Insider Preview" anymore to get this.

scevism · May 29, 2016

puma99dk| said:
U connected ur SSD to the intel chipset or the asmedia chip?

I feel like my Asus board is slow booting too, compared to my MSI Z97I Gaming system I had it's like my Asus boots once up and than I get GTX 970 information and than mobo information.

New to see MS do some cosmetics to Windows 10 can't wait until it's not "Insider Preview" anymore to get this.

Not sure about the (U connected ur SSD to the intel chipset or the asmedia chip?) my friend built the pc for me.

Caring1 · May 30, 2016

scevism said:
Not sure about the (U connected ur SSD to the intel chipset or the asmedia chip?) my friend built the pc for me.

Take the side off (if a tower) and check which port on the motherboard the boot drive is connected too, usually the ports for boot drives are a different colour or marked A0 or A1.

Shou Miko · May 30, 2016

scevism said:
Not sure about the (U connected ur SSD to the intel chipset or the asmedia chip?) my friend built the pc for me.

Ask ur friend than or do as Caring1 says and look at the manual to check bcs some board if not all most all that have a lot of sata ports has a extra controller for storage and not all of them is the best option for boot and ODD since the ODD ain't supported.

ODD = Optical Disk Drive.

5DVX0130 · May 30, 2016

RejZoR said:
Is there a way to create bootable USB drive using Media Creation tool and Windows ISO that was downloaded before using this tool? I don't want to re-download it every single time I want to make a bootable USB.

Windows USB/DVD Download Tool - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool#installation
Rufus - https://rufus.akeo.ie/
Universal USB Installer/UUI - http://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/
UNetbootin - http://unetbootin.github.io/

Drone · Jun 2, 2016

Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511 x 64

Brings system to 10586.338

KB3163014 (705 MB)

Mussels · Jun 3, 2016

Drone said:
Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511 x 64

Brings system to 10586.338

KB3163014 (705 MB)

details on this? does it work on any older builds like 102400 as an upgrade, is it an insider preview etc?

Drone · Jun 3, 2016

Mussels said:
details on this? does it work on any older builds like 102400 as an upgrade, is it an insider preview etc?

It is for Windows 10 Version 1511 x 64 (10586.xxx aka th2 refresh versions). It's cumulative update, obviously it won't upgrade 102400 to 10586. To upgrade you need a reinstall, i.e. insert Windows 10 1511 dvd/usb/iso on a harddrive, run setup and upgrade.

Mussels · Jun 3, 2016

time to download and update my USB stick

Mussels · Jun 3, 2016

one question - whats with the odd build numbers. Why is it 10586 and 1511 at the same time :/

Drone · Jun 3, 2016

Mussels said:
one question - whats with the odd build numbers. Why is it 10586 and 1511 at the same time :/

Nice question.

All Windows after November 2015 (threshold 2 refresh, insider previews and rs1) are version 1511.

10586 is RTM OS Build number.

3 Numbers after build number i.e. 10586.xxx (for example after the latest cumulative update it's 10586.338) show that you have cumulative updates.

You can check it in your system:

win + i -> System -> About

Mussels · Jun 3, 2016

ugh, so its complicated and annoying.

that ISO wont allow an update from the last insider build you posted on my laptop (the guinea pig) so i'll be doing a clean install on that soon.

okidna · Jun 24, 2016

Drone said:
It is for Windows 10 Version 1511 x 64 (10586.xxx aka th2 refresh versions). It's cumulative update, obviously it won't upgrade 102400 to 10586. To upgrade you need a reinstall, i.e. insert Windows 10 1511 dvd/usb/iso on a harddrive, run setup and upgrade. But it is your lucky day because MS released isos today. Upgrade or do a clean install with them:

MICROSOFT WINDOWS 10 10586 TH2 REFRESH aka Windows 10 Version 1511_2 (10586 th2 refresh with all updates), this is the last one before Anniversary release

Download:

x64 ISO 4.15 GB
x86 ISO 3.15 GB

\/ good timing indeed lol

Just realised that your ISO link download are now forbidden, however I just found out that local/regional Tech Bench site still host 1511 TH2 ISO file in all language, for example here Tech Bench Germany site : https://www.microsoft.com/de-de/software-download/techbench

Drone · Jul 2, 2016

That's correct, MS removed all direct permanent retail iso links. Now only temporary iso links from techbench are available. They didn't remove esd links though. They removed Preview Builds as well.

Anywho new dism++ (decrypts esd files from the opening post).

R-T-B · Jul 2, 2016

Drone said:
That's correct, MS removed all direct permanent retail iso links. Now only temporary iso links from techbench are available. They didn't remove esd links though. They removed Preview Builds as well.

Anywho new dism++ (decrypts esd files from the opening post).

Wow, that's the first action I think Microsoft has taken to date to discourage windows 10 adoption... weird.

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