. However, you can still obtain it through the following official and semi-official channels: Microsoft Learn Official Direct Link If you specifically need the version 23H2 Media Creation Tool , Microsoft maintains an archived link for it: Download Windows 11 23H2 Media Creation Tool
Ensure is set to GPT and Target system is UEFI (non CSM) . Click Start .
While Microsoft typically prioritizes its newest releases, obtaining a genuine is still possible through a few official and reputable community channels.
This is the only way to download the 23H2 ISO directly from a Microsoft website without using third-party tools or subscriptions. It uses the Windows Insider Program to access an archived build. The key detail is that if you don't sign in with your Microsoft account, the ISO will behave like a regular, non-Insider build.
If the Media Creation Tool refuses to show the Single Language edition, use this direct link (updated for April 2026):
For the 23H2 ISO with April 2026 patches already applied: