How To Download Windows 10 ISO Without The Media Creation Tool
Where there’s a will there’s a way
If you’ve ever tried to download the Windows 10 ISO file from a Windows computer, you’ve noticed that it doesn’t let you do it. It either asks you to update your current Windows version or requires you to download the company’s media creation tool to then download your ISO file.
There are certain times when you may need to access the ISO file on your computer, but with Microsoft restricting its download on Windows machines, it’s difficult to obtain it. However, there are certain methods that you can use to download the file to your computer.
Use a Mac Or Linux Computer To Download The Windows 10 ISO
If you have more than one computer using different operating systems, then you have a really easy way to download the Windows 10 ISO file. Since Microsoft only restricts the download on Windows computers, you can use your Linux or Mac machine to get the required file.
We’ve observed that the download works just fine on both of these non-Microsoft operating systems and you can download the file as the following.
Keep in mind that the download links only remain valid for a period of 24 hours. After that, you’ll need to go through the above procedure again to generate new download links.
Download Windows 10 ISO Using Google Chrome
If you don’t have access to a Linux or Mac machine, there are still ways for you todownload the Windows 10ISO to your computer. One of these ways is to change the user agent in Chrome to pretend it’s not running on a Windows machine.
That way, Microsoft won’t know you’re using a Windows computer and it’ll let you download the restricted files. The following is how you do it in Google Chrome.
Use Firefox To Download The Windows 10 ISO File
If you’re a Firefox user, you don’t need to switch to Chrome to be able to download the ISO file for Windows 10. You can change the user agent in your browser as well and allow for the file to be downloaded to your computer.
The following is how you do it in Mozilla Firefox.
Using Microsoft’s Built-in Edge Browser To Download The Windows 10 ISO
Those of you loyal Windows fans may not want to switch to a third-party browser to download a file. If that’s what’s stopping you from doing the task, you’ll be glad to know there’s a way to overcome the Microsoft’s ISO download restriction in Microsoft Edge as well
Like Chrome and Firefox, you can also change the user agent of Edge and then successfully download the file to your machine.
Microsoft forcing you todownload the media creation toolto then download ISO may not be something that everyone likes. We’d like to hear your thoughts about it and if you think it’s a good move by the company. Let us know in the comments below!
Mahesh has been obsessed with technology since he got his first gadget a decade or so ago. Over the last few years, he’s written a number of tech articles on various online publications including but not limited to MakeTechEasier and Android AppStorm.Read Mahesh’s Full Bio
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