Where to download an old version of windows 10?

Try3 · 12 Mar 2021

Hijin25 said:

If these images are original ISO?.

Yes. Use the tutorial in post #8 and you'll get them directly from MS [TechBench etc are merely intermediaries not sources, the ISOs are all from MS].

Hijin25 said:

I ask why they weigh too much. I remember having downloaded the 1909 version in its day and it fit perfectly on a normal DVD, the image that is downloaded from TechBench far exceeds the capacity of one.

Some ISOs [such as those obtained from the MS MCT link] have very compact install.esd files whilst others, such as those using the TechBench link, contain the much less compressed install.wim files.
All ISOs are bigger than they used to be and there might well come a day when even the install.esd versions do not fit on a DVD.

If an ISO has the file Install.wim then splitting it into parts is one way of putting it onto a Fat32 USB. Many, but not all, computers can only boot from Fat32 drives.
You can also extract just the Windows 10 Editions you need instead. That will normally result in something that can fit on a Fat32 USB. That's what I do since I only ever need the Windows 10 x64 Home Edition & one of my computers insists on booting only from Fat32.
Create Edition-specific Fat32 InstallUSB - [my post #537] - TenForumsTutorials
This procedure might also suit a DVD.

See also Create bootable USB installer if install.wim is greater than 4GB - TenForumsTutorials

Denis

NavyLCDR · 13 Mar 2021

Try3 said:

If an ISO has the file Install.wim then splitting it into parts is one way of putting it onto a Fat32 USB. Many, but not all, computers can only boot from Fat32 drives.

That is only true if booting in UEFI mode. If booting in legacy BIOS (or CSM) mode, then the default file system for the system to boot from is NTFS in Windows.

zbook · 13 Mar 2021

Please update the specs in the "My Computer" section:

System Specs - Fill in at Ten Forums
In the left corner below in your post you find 'My System Specs'.
After clicking it you can find a link a little below that says 'Update your System Spec', click on this link to get to the page where you can fill in your system specs.
System Info - See Your System Specs - Windows 7 Help Forums

Include PSU. cooler, case, peripherals and anything attached to the computer by wired or wireless (mouse, keyboard, headset, printer, xbox, USB wireless network card, etc.)

Some iso options:
Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool
TechBench by WZT (v4.1.1)
UUP dump
Download Universal Windows Downloader - MajorGeeks
Download Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool - MajorGeeks
How to Download Any Versions of Windows 10 From Microsoft - YouTube

Hijin25 · 15 Mar 2021

I thank you all for your assistance.

I finally had time to reinstall windows. My laptop returned to working normally. But now I have to worry about what to do when the support for this version ends. I even see an icon in the system tray that suggests I update as soon as possible. But in windows update I get the message that my computer is not suitable for this update.

What do you think I should do?

zbook · 15 Mar 2021

Please run:
Tuneup.bat - Click here to go to the BSOD batch repository to download and run this batch file.

LOGS.bat - Click here to go to the BSOD batch repository to download and run this batch file.

V2 and DM: BSOD - Posting Instructions

For share links please use one drive, drop box, or google drive.

Hijin25 · 15 Mar 2021

zbook said:

Please run:
Tuneup.bat - Click here to go to the BSOD batch repository to download and run this batch file.

LOGS.bat - Click here to go to the BSOD batch repository to download and run this batch file.

V2 and DM: BSOD - Posting Instructions

For share links please use one drive, drop box, or google drive.

What is this for?

The windows of my lap is factory, windows 10 single language, I can only install it in Spanish from Mexico. Is it possible to change it to English?

Edit:

I wrote the last question because it seemed to me to read that it asked to put the OS in English to read the records.

zbook · 15 Mar 2021

The language change is not possible and is a handicap for scanning.

The logs should provide information on the computer environment.

dalchina · 15 Mar 2021

Please post the specifications for your laptop. Click 'My computers' below my post for an example. We know nothing of yours.
Tutorials available to help you.. from the Tutorial section, if needed.

About how old is it? Is the BIOS/UEFI up to date? Noted you comment:

The laptop that I use for my field work is somewhat old

Please post a link to its driver download page.

MS compatibility restrictions could relate to hardware or software. It's not possible to determine the precise restriction.

There is no necessary requirement to upgrade. Your PC will continue to function.

There is no guarantee of continuing upgrades for old devices being compatible. MS is trying to protect you from potential problems.

Bree · 15 Mar 2021

Hijin25 said:

...I ask why they weigh too much. I remember having downloaded the 1909 version in its day and it fit perfectly on a normal DVD, the image that is downloaded from TechBench far exceeds the capacity of one.

The ISOs downloaded from Techbench or any other source that downloads an ISO direct from MS will contain an install.wim. Only running the MCT can make an ISO that contains the more compact install.esd. But if you try to run an old version of the MCT to make an old ISO it will refuse and tell you to download the latest MCT (which of course will make the latest ISO).

However, it is possible to run an older MCT if you download a few extra files and run the MCT in its 'self-host' mode. There is a batch file from GitHub that automates this process. With it you can run the MCT for any earlier version and make a smaller ISO that will contain an install.esd.

Universal MediaCreationTool wrapper for all MCT Windows 10 versions from 1507 to 20H2 with business (Enterprise) edition support . GitHub

Tekkie Boy · 15 Mar 2021

@Bree Good addition, I had almost forgotten the tool again.