If you're eager to get your hands on the Windows 11 Preview ISO but aren't able to access it through the standard Insider Preview channels, there's a reliable alternative method. By using the open-source UUP Dump tool, you can download the Windows 11 Preview build directly from Microsoft's servers and create an ISO file for installation.
Downloading Windows 11 Preview ISO Using UUP Dump Tool
The UUP Dump tool allows users to fetch Unified Update Platform files from Windows Update servers and convert them into a usable ISO file. Follow the steps below to create your own Windows 11 Preview ISO.
- Visit the UUP Dump website in your browser. Scroll down to the 'Recently added builds' section and select the 'Windows 11 Insider Preview 10.0.22000.51 (co_release) amd64' build.
- Choose your preferred language from the list provided, then click on the 'Next' button to proceed.
- On the 'Editions' screen, you'll see a checklist of Windows 10 editions. This is normal since you're upgrading from a Windows 10 Insider Preview. Select the edition you prefer and click 'Next' to continue.
- Under the 'Download method' section, select 'Download and convert to ISO'. Leave the 'Conversion options' at their default settings. Then, click on 'Create download package' to download a small ZIP file.
- Extract the contents of the downloaded ZIP file to a new folder on your computer for easy access.
- In the extracted files, locate and double-click on the
uup_download_windows.cmdfile to initiate the download and conversion process.
- A Command Prompt window will open. You may be prompted to grant administrative permissions for the script to run. Make sure to allow it to proceed.
The script will download all the necessary files from Microsoft's servers and create a Windows 11 ISO file. This process might take some time, depending on your internet speed.
- Once the process is complete, the Windows 11 ISO file will be saved in the same folder where you extracted the UUP Dump package files.
Now that you have the Windows 11 ISO file, you can either create a bootable USB drive to perform a clean installation or mount the ISO and run the 'Setup' file to upgrade your current system.
Alternative Method: Download Windows 11 Preview ISO from Microsoft
In addition to the UUP Dump tool, Microsoft periodically releases official ISO files for Insider Preview builds. You can download these ISOs directly from the Windows Update servers when they become available.
To check for available Windows 11 Insider Preview ISO files, visit the Microsoft Windows Insider Preview Downloads page.
Once Microsoft updates the page with Windows 11 builds, you can select 'Windows 11 Insider Preview Dev Channel – Build 22000' from the 'Select edition' dropdown menu.
With the Windows 11 ISO file in hand, you're ready to explore the new features and improvements of Microsoft's latest operating system. Whether you choose the UUP Dump tool or download directly from Microsoft, installing Windows 11 is now within your reach.
