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To log in successfully, you might need to open this page using Firefox (on a computer). Here’s the link to download the browserβs installer, or you can Google “Firefox download” and get it on your own.
To ensure download speeds and bandwidth management and keep the server secure from the onslaught of hacking attempts, the server will be down for maintenance once a week between 8 a.m. Saturday until 7 a.m. Sunday (Pacific Time). Please pick your download time accordingly.
The connection might take a few seconds to be established. After that:
- Log in using the following credentials:
- Username: DKT-User
- Password: DongKnowsTech!
- Note: If you see the perpetual spinning wheel (longer than a few seconds), you need to switch to the Firefox browser to log in successfully, as mentioned above. Do that first before thinking the password doesn’t work or any other negative thoughts.
- Click on the File Station icon. (If you don’t see it, open the Main Menu by clicking on the button at the top left corner, then hit File Station.) Then, Right-click on the file you want to download and choose “Download”. Keep this page open during the download, or it might fail. Before thinking negative thoughts, make sure you:
- follow these A-B-C steps closely to perform the upgrade on a PC. Or
- read this post on installing Windows 11 on a Mac if you’re wondering about the ISOs with “…Intel_Mac…” in the name.
- Note: If your download estimate time is longer than a few hours, cancel it, log out, and try again later.
“Click on the File Station icon. (If you donβt see it, open the Main Menu by clicking on the button at the top left corner, then hit File Station.)”
I can’t see the File Station Icon and I can’t see the button at the top left corner either, what’s wrong, what can I do?
It’s there Paul. The button is at the top left corner of the logged in area. It shapes like four little squares stacked on top of one another.
It’s OK, I hovered over what looked like a “screen” image and it all became clear. I initially thought that “top left corner” referred to the page rather than the image which is not exactly labelled as the “logged in area”, or anything for that matter, it’s just a little confusing.
Please comment how your iso is different than flyby11 which I have tried 7 times and it fails. It uses the Windows Server approach and professes great success but does not promise it. I have an older HP 2000 laptop original WIN 7. Now WIN 10 and it runs fine.
Thanks
Check out this post, Dick. My ISOs will work. At the worst, you’ll need to go nuclear and upgrade it without keep your data.
So awesome thanks, what does this mean for windows updates please?
Does it need to stay off in case MS put in a blocker for hardware?
You can use Windows like normal, Hugh. More here.
Is there any way to speed up the download? It is taking so long I keep loosing connection.
As mentioned, Matthew, try later at another time or you can pick a different download options.
Ive downloaded the file but it refused to instal saying this PC doesnt current meet the windows 11 requirement and the reason is the processor doesent support version of the windows. PROCESSOR IS INTEL ICORE 5 7TH GEN. PLS ADVICE. though i have windows 11 on the system already but when i try to update it is showing me my system is missing important security updates. telling me that ive reached the end life of the windows that i should update to a newer version
As mentioned, make sure you follow the instructions and follow the steps closely.
Could you explain the difference between the two ISO’s: Win11_23H2_English_All_Hardware and
Windows_23H2_En_Intel_Mac
Which should I download?
Former: this post.
Latter: this post.
Thank you for the reply.
I used the Intel Mac ISO and installed on a Win 10 Lenovo laptop. Seems to work fine.
Any concerns or should I install the correct ISO?
If you upgrade from Windows 10, either will work the same. The Mac ISO won’t work if you already have Windows 11 (of an earlier version) on your machine. So, you’re fine.
Thank you for the peace of mind.
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Been trying to download this for a week now. So slow the downloads take 24hr + and invariably get broken before completion. I give up.
Yeap, as mentioned, if the estimate time is longer than a few hours, it’s best to log out and wait. There are over 50 folks trying to download concurrently.
Hi Dong!
I just wanted to say that I downloaded the 24H2 file overnight and it WORKED! It was so slow… but I understand…. too many downloads. Thank you! My old Dell is now better than ever and most importantly I know I can keep using it. Windows 11 looks nice and I like the middle menu…. Thanks again for what you’re doing! Just so you know you’re appreciated.
Hannah
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thanks Dong for your work on this. I was hoping to save my family a few quid by not having to replace our old PCs and laptops. however… I’m also getting the spinning wheel of blue.
I first tried with my version of FF -fail, I then installed a fresh copy of ff via the installer from your link at top of page – still just getting the spinning wheel of blue.
I copied and pasted the user/pwd to ensure no mistakes, I also tried typing them. Fail.
Ive been tryng for a few hours now, is there any chance this could be due to too many concurrent users?
cheers
The login should work fine, Michael, espeically if you use Firefox. The number of concurrrent users won’t affect the login since that process has its own reserved bandwidth. Try reseting your browser or use a private/icognito window.
Tried again and iso download failed again resulting in a 4kb file which is corrupted.
I am runnung on fast fibre here ie 150mbps download.
ISO download failed after three hours, was downloading fine then just showed failed??
Any idea other than pay for a faster download??
Generally that means there was an interruption in your connection, like a router or modem restart. If the estimated time is longer than a few hours you should log out and wait.
see my other note. No drop outs in router etc, just fails within a short time but download states 6 hours.
THANK YOU Mr. Ngo,
I DLed the 22H Win-11 iso file while literally memorizing your instructions. Average from the free server was between 400/k and 950k/s. And, BTW login went perfectly with cut & paste. Those who complain just can’t read.
First, I cloned my c: drive to ensure all went well. I opened the iso file with explorer, and as instructed, ran the setup file. I DID NOT allow updates during the install and all went smoothly. After a few reboots, everything came back perfectly. No missing programs or issues.
Those began after I allowed updates to run and install. NOTHING to do with your file, it’s typical Microsoft c*ap, do it our way – or don’t do it at all.
Your kindness and time spent “CORRECTING” a Microsoft money grab with the nonsensical hardware requirements is GREATLY APPRECIATED by this 72 year old ex-mainframe computer geek.
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My processor is not supported for windows 11 according to the pc health check app. My processor is intel core i3-5005 CPU @ 2.00Ghz
If i download the windows 11 above, will it work on my pc?
(My TPM Specification version is 1.2 and Secure boot is not enabled on my pc)
Thanks.
Read this post, Samuel!
I have try several data’s try to log-in bud I only waiting for ours. Do I something wronge ???
I have check the inlog names also several times.
Thanks
Read the post, Henk.
The account or password is invalid. Please try again.
Nope doesn’t work for everyone.
That means you didn’t enter them correctly, John. The password is case sensitive and has to be 100% correct. Pay a bit attention and you’ll know what you missed, or just copy and paste (make sure you don’t include any extra space). In all seriousness, if you can’t enter the provided username and password successfully, maybe getting a new computer with Windows 11 already installed is a better route. Good luck!
I just wanted to confirm that the ISOs all worked as intended, as long as you opt not to get the updates during the setup process.
I initially downloaded the Windows 22H2 here, and it took me over 3 hours. After that, I elected to be a Ko-fi supporter and downloaded the rest in less than 10 minutes. So worth it!
You can also upgrade from one release to a newer one. I’ve upgraded from 22H2 to 23H2 and then to 24H2 with no issue. And you can upgrade to any of them from Windows 10. Pretty neat!
Thank you, Dong!
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Dong, first things first: thank you so much for making the Win 11 ISOs available! Thought I would share my experience with the free downloads (and I fully understand and appreciate that those who use the free download link are sharing download bandwidth with everyone else on that link). I started several days ago with trying the 23H2 download. It failed every time part way through the download, after downloading for quite a few hours at around 110KB/sec (yest more evidence of the shared link syndrome). Not sure why this attempt failed several times. Then I switched to the 22H2 ISO, and the same thing happened (mid-download failure), although the download speeds were higher, around 250-300KB/sec. This morning, I switched yet again, to the 21H2 ISO, hoping that the marginally smaller file size would make a difference. FWIW, this download completed, and at faster download speeds. Success at last! Anyway, THANKS AGAIN, for this download and all your great reviews and info.
Thanks for letting me know, Steve. It’s hard to manage it considering the number of folks who want to download… Again, it’s a dedicated cable connection with almost 50Mbps of upload speed with 500Kbps reserved for the login process, so it’s fast enough to upload 6GB in less than 30 minutes. If you see your download estimate to be longer than a few hours, I’d recommend logging out and wait for a bit… There’s no rush since you can still use Windows 10 until late 2025.
I’m not sure why your download didn’t finish but many things can happen in that long period of time including the fact the ISP might change the WAN IP of the connection, which causes a brief disconnection, etc.
Thank you Dong for sharing, but please, open the tap!
The tap is open, Giacomo. As mentioned, it has limited bandwidthβit’s hosted by a dedicated Cable connection. It’s fast enough for you to download one ISO in less than 20 minute if you’re the only one person downloading it, but the more concurrent downloads the slower it gets.
Generally it works best with Firefox.
I am trying to download an ISO, but after entering the credentials all i see is a spinning white line in a blue dot (for 16 hours).
do I need to do something else?
You missed the first sentence on the page, Bruce. If you don’t pay attention to the details, chances are your upgrade might fail, too.
The password does not work!
It does for everyone else. Make sure you didn’t miss anything, Terrance.