Recently, Microsoft has released the latest version of Windows 11 23H2. 23H2 version has codenamed “Sun Valley 3”. You don’t need to join any Windows Insider Program. Since the Windows 11 23H2 is now publicly released. You can either update it from Windows settings. Or, you can create a Windows 11 23H2 Installation Media. Yes, you can also Download the Windows 11 23H2 ISO File. And, can create a bootable USB Drive using Rufus.
Windows 11 23H2 New Features.
The latest Windows 11 23H2 is quite feature-packed. It comes with a new Copilot which is powered by AI. There are some major changes done in File Explorer as well, a new Gallery section was added. Moreover, the Nearby Sharing feature is also included in File Explorer. So that, you can easily transfer files between Android and Windows.
In addition, A new enhanced volume mixer, snap layout, new taskbar with app labels, new Windows backup app, New Dev Home app, and Microsoft Paint Dark Mode were introduced. In the settings App, new RGB lighting controls, passkey support, and Virtual drive features were also added.
Overall, Windows 11 23H2 offers many built-in useful tools and apps. So, if you want to try the latest Windows on your Computer. Then, here’s how to download Windows 11 23H2 ISO.
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Method 1: Update Windows 11 22H2 to 23H2
If you’re already using Windows 11 22H2, then you can easily update it to 23H2. Yes, you don’t need to download an ISO file or create any installation Media.
- First press the Windows + I keyboard shortcut to open Settings App.
- From the left pane, click on Windows Update.
- Now, click on check for updates.
- And, you will see a message that “Windows 11, 23H2 is available”.
- Click on “Download & Install”. And, Windows will install the latest version of Windows 11 23H2 automatically.
Method 2: Download Windows 11 23H2 ISO
However, creating a Windows 11 23H2 installation media is a better option. But, if you want to install Windows 11 on a different system. Then, you can download ISO and create a bootable USB Drive using Rufus.
- First, visit the Microsoft Download Windows 11 Page.
- After that, scroll down and you will see a “Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices” section. Click on “Select Download”, and after that select “Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO for x64 devices)”.
- Click on the Download Now button.
- Next, in “Select the product language”, select your preferred language and click on Confirm.
- Click on the “64-bit download” option.
- That’s it, Windows 11 23H2 ISO will start downloading.
Method 3: Get Windows 11 Beta Version Updates
If you want to try the Beta version of Windows 11 23H2 to get more features. Then you have to opt for Windows 11 Beta, Dev, or Canary Channel. You can get access to the latest Windows 11 23H2 beta using the Windows Insider Program. Once you join the Windows Insider program, you can choose an Insider Channel. And, according to it, you will start getting updates.
- Press
Windows + IKeyboard Shortcut to open Settings App.
- Click on Windows Update from the left pane.
- After that, click on Windows Insider Program.
- Click on Get Started.
- Next, it will ask you to link a Microsoft Account. Click on “Link an account”.
- Let’s get you signed in window will appear, so select your Microsoft Account.
- Choose your insider channel screen will appear, do select “Beta Channel”.
Yes, Dev and Canary Channel have more features but are highly unstable. You might face some serious issues. That’s why, Beta Channel is the best to opt for.
- Microsoft agreement screen will appear, click on Continue.
- Now, it will ask you to restart the Computer. Click on “Restart now”.
- Once, the computer gets restarted, go back to the Windows Insider Program section. And, it will show you a newer build is available. Click on “Open Windows Update”.
- Windows Update will open. Click on Check for Updates. Once, you find the Windows 11 Beta Update, click on “Download and Install”.
- Once, Windows do download and install “Windows 11 Insider Preview”. It will ask you to restart the system, click on “Restart Now”.
- Windows will now get restarted and start updating to a newer version.
- By going into Windows 11 Settings > System > About, you can check your Windows version. As you can see it is now Windows 11 23H2.
Method 4: Download Windows 11 Beta ISO.
I have already written a detailed article on “Download Windows 11 Insider Preview ISO File“. You can find complete steps to download the ISO File in that article.
Once you join the Windows Insider Program, you can easily download any ISO. This means you can get Windows 11 23H2 beta, dev, and canary ISO File.
- Do open the Windows Insider Preview ISO download link and log in using your Microsoft Account.
- After that, scroll down and click on click on select edition option.
- Select the Windows 11 Insider Preview (Beta Channel). Click on Confirm.
- Next, select the product language and click on Confirm.
- That’s it, you will get the 64-bit Download link. Click on it to download the latest Windows 11 23H2 ISO.
You can now create a Windows 11 bootable USB drive and perform a clean Windows Installation.
Method 5: Use UUP Dump
If you face trouble joining in Windows Insider Program. Then, using the UUP dump website you can download the latest Windows 11 Beta. You can get the latest ISO of all Windows Insider Preview Channels.
- First, open the official website of UUP dump.
- You will now see five release builds. Since you need a Windows 11 23H2 build, I would suggest you opt for a Beta Channel build.
Note: Windows is available for two architectures x64 and arm64. Go to the system > about section in your settings App. And, check your system type. Do download ISO as per your system type.
- Since i have an x64-based processor, that’s why I selected the x64 option.
- On the next page, click on the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build.
- After that, select the language and click on Next.
- Select Windows Edition, and click on Next.
- Next, keep “Download and convert to ISO” option selected.
- In conversion options, you can uncheck all options. Click on Create Download Package.
- A zip file will get downloaded. After that, extract the zip file.
- You will find “uup_download_windows” file inside it. Do run it as administrator.
- Windows protected your PC screen will appear, click on More info > Run anyway.
- UAC window will appear, click on Yes.
- A CMD Window will appear.
- Type R and press enter.
- That’s it, the CMD window will get open and it will start downloading Windows 11 build UUP Files.
- After downloading all the files. A tool will now automatically start converting downloaded files into an ISO File. And, will add the required Microsoft Apps. So, don’t close the CMD Window.
- Once the process is completed, CMD will ask you to press 0 to exit.
- You will find Windows 11 23H2 ISO inside the extracted folder.
You can use UUP Dump to download Windows 11 22H2 ISO as well.
Okay, so these were the best ways to download Windows 11 23H2 ISO File. You can join the Windows Insider Program and update Windows to the 23H2 Beta version. Or, you can download ISO from the Windows Insider page. Alternatively, you can use the UUP Dump website.