It forces the Microsoft download page to offer a direct download link ... use the Media Creation tool or download the latest Windows 11/10 ISO, and then create a bootable USB.

Similarly, you can easily download Windows 10 ISO without using Media Creation ... if you are updating a number of PCs or a PC that doesn’t have direct access to the internet or is restricted ...

The ISO is for the current release, Windows 11 24H2, and is an indicator the Windows-maker is taking the platform seriously.

Need Windows 11 for your ARM-based PC? Download the official ISO directly from Microsoft. This guide includes download link for Windows 11 ARM64 ISO directly from Microsoft Servers.