You have the ISO. Now what?

Rufus will download the official ISO file to your specified directory. Windows 11 23H2 System Requirements

The Evolution of Modern Computing: A Guide to the Windows 11 23H2 ISO

Microsoft sometimes removes older versions (like 23H2) shortly after a new release. If the official page serves only 24H2, use this trusted, open-source method:

To install Windows 11 on a physical PC, turn the ISO into a bootable USB stick.

These tutorials provide visual steps for downloading the 23H2 ISO after newer updates have been released: 43 s Windows 11 23H2 ISO file download (3 Methods) Pureinfotech 03:53 How to Download Official Windows 11 23H2 ISO File thecoderworld 04:34 Windows 11 23H2 ISO download after 24H2 releases Pureinfotech Prerequisites for Installation

Choose your language and edition (or check "Use the recommended options for this PC").

Type list disk to find your USB drive number, then run select disk X (replace X with your actual USB number). Run clean to clear the drive partitions.

Integrated AI assistant that can summarize websites, generate images, and change Windows settings.

You have 10 days to roll back to your previous version if you face issues after upgrading.

Last updated: October 2025. This guide reflects the latest available builds from Microsoft.