Download Windows and Office ISO images [from your browser]

Status
Not open for further replies.

BoraMurdar

Super Moderator
Thread author
Verified
Staff Member
Well-known
Aug 30, 2012
6,598
Adguard is a third-party web service that allows you to download Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office ISO images from Microsoft services directly.

Microsoft makes it quite difficult for the average user to download ISO images of Windows or Office.

While you can grab some ISOs from Microsoft directly, it gets quite complicated if you need ISO images of older Microsoft products.

One of the better options to get those is provided by the Windows ISO Downloader program for Windows. You may use the program to grab ISO images of Windows or Office versions or editions straight from Microsoft servers.

The program is available for Windows only however, so that you cannot really use it if you happen to use a different operating system.

Adguard: Download Windows and Office ISO images
Ofv6CLb.png


The Adguard website offers an alternative. If's biggest advantage over Windows ISO Downloader is that it is a web service. You need a modern web browser to access it, but don't need to install programs or plugins to make use of it.

All you have to do is pick an interface language at the top, and select the product that you want to download using the menus provided.

The following five menus determine the product:
  1. Type: Windows RTM, Windows Insider, Office, Other.
  2. Version: depends on type, includes Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, Office 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2011 for Mac, and recent Windows 10 Insider Preview builds.
  3. Edition: depends on type and version. Windows editions include Home, Pro, Enterprise, Office include Home,Personal, Professional, and more.
  4. Language: lists all supported languages based on the type, version and edition.
  5. File: usually 32-bit or 64-bit, if provided.
Once you have made the last selection, the file download link is provided right away. The listing includes the file size of the download, and the SHA1 hash.

Downloads, at least those that I have tested, originate from Microsoft servers. It is recommended that you check the download link before you start it. The Adguard site seems to be powered by Microsoft TechBench, the same source that the Windows ISO Downloader is also getting its files from.

Closing Words
Aguard offers another method of downloading Windows and Office ISO images to the local system. Since it relies on TechBench, it is equally dependent on Microsoft not shutting down access to older ISO images.

The service works well right now, and downloads are quite fast considering that they are served directly from Microsoft servers and not third-party servers. (via Born)
 

Sunshine-boy

Level 28
Verified
Top Poster
Well-known
Apr 1, 2017
1,782
Can I dw the pro version via this link?or it only provides you a DW link for home version?
Seems I can.
 
  • Like
Reactions: SHvFl

Sunshine-boy

Level 28
Verified
Top Poster
Well-known
Apr 1, 2017
1,782
I want the last one but cant use the media creation tool because don't have a good DW speed:whistle:
 
  • Like
Reactions: SHvFl

SHvFl

Level 35
Verified
Honorary Member
Top Poster
Content Creator
Well-known
Nov 19, 2014
2,350
I want the last one but cant use the media creation tool because don't have a good DW speed:whistle:
You will have the same speed from everything because they don't host their stuff. That would be a big issue because you would wonder did they change the iso in some way? What they do is create "links" so you can download the iso from MS.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

About us

  • MalwareTips is a community-driven platform providing the latest information and resources on malware and cyber threats. Our team of experienced professionals and passionate volunteers work to keep the internet safe and secure. We provide accurate, up-to-date information and strive to build a strong and supportive community dedicated to cybersecurity.

User Menu

Follow us

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to know first about the latest cybersecurity incidents and malware threats.

Top