⚠️ — third-party sites may contain modified or malicious installers.
You need a USB flash drive with at least of space. Warning: This process will erase all data on the USB drive.
Microsoft provides the official ISO files for free. This is the safest method, ensuring the files are unmodified and virus-free.
(released in the second half of 2022) is the final feature update expected for Windows 10. Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will reach End of Life (EOL) in October 2025 .
If you are on a Windows PC, the Microsoft site usually forces you to use the Media Creation Tool. To get the for an offline installer: Open the download page in Chrome or Edge.
Windows 10 system requirements for version 22H2, 21H2, earlier
Refresh the page. You will now see direct dropdowns for the in your preferred language. 3. The 22H2 "Enablement Package" (For Fast Upgrades)
If you ran the Media Creation Tool earlier, you could have selected USB flash drive instead of ISO in step 8 of Method A above. This automatically formats the USB and makes it bootable without extra software.
Microsoft also offers direct ISO downloads through their . However, your browser's user agent must identify as a non-Windows device (or you can use developer tools to change it) to see the direct ISO option.
An offline installer, also known as a standalone installer, is a self-contained package that allows you to install a software update or a new version of Windows without an active internet connection. In the case of Windows 10 22H2, the offline installer is a single executable file that contains all the necessary files to upgrade your system to the latest version.