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Windows 11 23H2: How to Download the Official ISO

KB5030310 update & Windows 11 23H2 are not the same

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Updated onNovember 7, 2023

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This year’s major update,Windows 11 23H2, was released on October 31st. It should have been launched earlier but was delayed when the tech giant launched theMoment 4update, KB5030310, for Windows 11 22H2 instead.

However, if you want to download Windows 11 23H2 and enjoy the new features before others, this guide can help!

How big is the Windows 11 23H2 download size? Usually, the setup file size of a Windows upgrade is about 3-4 GB, but theWindows 11 23H2ISO file size is around 6.1 GB.

How do I download Windows 11 23H2?

How do I download Windows 11 23H2?

Before moving to the detailed steps todownload the Windows 1123H2 ISO file, make sure you perform these checks:

1. Check for Windows 11 updates

The easiest way to download Windows 11 23H2 is to install the latest updates. To do that, go toSettings>Windows Updateand hit theCheck for updatesbutton.

Wait for the update to install and reboot your PC. The new Windows 11 23H2 update should be available for everyone, but the Copilot in Windows preview will be released first in North America and parts of Asia and South America.

Microsoft plans to release it gradually in other parts of the world, but if you don’t get it right now, you know why.

2. Use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant

The best part about using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant is that it also checks if your system can run the OS.

3. Download the ISO file

Currently, the Release version of Windows 11 23H2 is only available 64-bit version, so if you have x86, please don’t proceed with these steps.

How do I install Windows 11 23H2?

Before proceeding with these steps to clean install the Windows 11 update, save all your work, and close unnecessary apps and windows.

Now, your computer will restart a few times to complete the installation. Once done, you will be greeted with the login screen.

During the installation process, if you are prompted to add the product key andyou don’t have the product key handy, you can skip the step.

If you want to install the update on another computer, you need tocreate a bootable USB drive.

Features of Windows 11 23H2

Some of these features are already available in the latest Windows update, KB5030310, while others will roll out later with Windows 11 23H2 update.

If you don’t see these features on your computer, wait a while, as Microsoft is still releasing the updates. But ifWindows 11 23H2 is not showing upafter a while, it’s time to fix things!

Which new Windows feature do you like the most? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

More about the topics:Windows 11,Windows Update

Srishti Sisodia

Windows Software Expert

Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.

Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.

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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.

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