Security News > 2023 > October > How to download a Windows 11 23H2 ISO from Microsoft
Microsoft released Windows 11 23H2, the Windows 11 2023 Update, today, and you can now download an ISO image for the new version to put aside for emergencies or clean installs.
Windows 11 23H2 was expected to be a feature-rich update, but all of the expected features were already released as part of a recent Windows 11 22H2 'Moment 4' update.
If you plan on upgrading to the new version of Windows 11, it is recommended to download an ISO to troubleshoot problems or perform clean installs of Windows.
How to download a Windows 11 23H2 ISO from Microsoft.
Microsoft allows you to get a Windows 11 23H2 ISO using two methods that are both good useful on what you need.
At this time, the Windows 11 23H2 ISO is 6.7 GB, which may take some time to download. Once downloaded you can then double-click on the ISO to mount it as a drive letter in Windows or burn it to a DVD that can support the 6.7 GB file size.
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