Microsoft releases ISOs for Windows 10 builds 18363 and 18970

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What you need to know

  • ISOs are available for Windows 10 builds 18363 and 18970.
  • Build 18363 is the first ISO released for the Windows 10 19H2 update.
  • You can download the files now directly from Microsoft.

Windows Insiders can now download ISO files for Windows 10 19H2 build 18363, and Windows 10 20H1 build 18970 (via Neowin). These ISO files allow you to perform a clean installation of their respective build of Windows 10. Build 18363 is the first build from the Windows 10 19H2 update to have an ISO released. Build 18970 is from the fast ring. You can get both builds at the Windows Insider site.

Windows 10 19H2 is relatively small when compared to previous updates we've seen in the Fall. 19H2 is an update for the already released 19H1 and will roll out like a normal Patch Tuesday release.

Windows 10 19H2: What is it, and what's included?

The 19H2 update is set to be finalized in the near future. It should roll out to users this Fall. If you want to grab the new ISO files, Insiders can download them now at Microsoft.

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