If we talk about operating systems, either for laptops or desktops, possibly Windows 10 it is the most widespread at the moment. But it is far from the only one. Within the options that Microsoft offers us, it is also possible to make use of older versions of this system. And the American company also makes it available to us. So we will see how to download free images Windows ISO, whether it is the current operating system, old versions of it, Windows 7 or from Windows 8.1.
Since the launch of Windows 10 things have changed a lot. Before it was difficult to find these versions ISO, at least in a way official. But for some time now, it is the Redmond company itself that allows the downloading of these images from its own servers in order to make use of them.
It is well known that, despite the efforts and advances that Microsoft has made to polish its brand new Windows 10 operating system, there are still discordant voices on the matter. And there are not a few users who prefer to make use of previous systems such as Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Even, for whatever reason, there are those who want to make use of slightly older editions of Windows 10 itself.
Steps to download ISO versions of Windows
Whatever the case, it is advisable to always make use of the official versions that Microsoft makes available to us. If we do a quick search on the Internet, the truth is that we can access various options to get our ISO images. Many of them have been modified and lack certain elements. Perhaps in order to make them lighter.
These types of versions can cause problems in the long run. It is even possible that risks to the security of our computer equipment arise, since the author of the version may have included some element malicious without us knowing.
Therefore, resorting to the official versions is the safest option. They generally have the medium direct from the company. Although in some cases they do not have all the current security patches, we have updates to protect them.
Windows 7 ISO – Windows 7 64 bit ISO
Within the previous ISO versions that Microsoft provides us, we can opt for the operating system Windows 7. Technical support for this software ended in January 2020, as the company is trying to migrate all users to the current Windows 10. However, this system can still be downloaded officially and for free from the servers.
To do this, we can continue this link. If necessary, we will need a license of the product. Once we are inside, before proceeding to download it, we must go to the end of the page and enter the 25 characters within the section Write the product key.
The Windows server will validate the password when we click the button check. Next, we can choose between the version of the operating system of 32 bit or 64 bit. We click on the option we prefer and the download will proceed. If the password we have entered is not correct, the process will not be able to continue.
If we do not have the code or, for some reason it has been lost or deleted, we cannot download the ISO version of Windows 7 officially. In this case, it is in our hands to resort to the network and look for some alternatives that may pose risks to our team.
Windows 8.1 ISO
If, on the other hand, what we are looking for is another version of the operating system, Microsoft also allows us to officially download the image Windows 8.1 ISO. In this case, as for example with Windows 10, we do not face the problem of the password that is present in Windows 7. Therefore, to download it from the company’s platform we will not need the 25 characters of the code.
We can start the process from the following link, which takes us directly to the Windows 8.1 download server. We go to the bottom of the page and, first, we must choose the edition of the operating system. Then we must choose the language for it. Finally, you will have to opt for the option of 32 bit or 64 bit.
We choose the one we want and voila, the download of our ISO version of Windows 8.1 will begin. When the procedure is finished we will have the file to make use of it on our device.
Old editions of the Windows 10 ISO
In the case of Windows 10, from the Microsoft official website, currently we can download the latest updated version of the operating system. If for any reason you want to use an older edition of Windows 10, you should know that it is also possible.
We can do it through a fairly simple script to use. With it, we will achieve precisely what we are looking for and we will have at our disposal from the first edition of the Windows 10 ISO (the RTM – 1507) to the most recent image. It is the October 2020 Update and in some cases the May 2021 Update.
We can download the tool directly by accessing this link. Once we do, we must execute it (it contains a .bat format). If at the moment we encounter a problem during its startup, we can execute it with administrator permission.
Once inside, it is quite easy. We will only have to choose the version that we want to download among all those available, and the tool will take care of everything else (the script already includes the latest Windows update, May 21H1, 2021).
- When the download is finished, the program will open automatically.
- Now we must follow it. We will have to choose between Update Windows (this is only for the latest version) or Create installation media. This second will be the box that we must check if we want to download any old Windows ISO.
- In the next window we will have to choose the language in which we want to install the operating system, the old version of Windows 10 that we want and, finally, the architecture in 32 bits or 64 bits.
With the final version in our possession, we can now install it on a device. It is also possible to store it on a USB to make use of it on another computer.
It is a safe tool in every way. Furthermore, as it is a .bat file, we can open it with practically any text editing application (for example, the notepad). Thus, we can see its content and make sure what we have in hand when we are executing it.
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