Only download from reputable tech communities or verified mirrors.

Once you have your clean, compressed ISO file, you will need a USB flash drive with as outlined by storage migration guides on AOMEI to create your physical boot media.

This is Microsoft's recommended method for most users, especially those creating a bootable USB on a Windows PC. It downloads the latest "new" version of Windows 10 directly to your PC. The official procedure is to first visit Microsoft's official Windows 10 download page and download the Media Creation Tool.

On the "What do you want to do?" screen, select .

When downloading a highly compressed Windows 10 ISO file, be cautious of potential malware or viruses. Always:

The tool will download the latest Windows 10 files using Microsoft's compressed stream and assemble them into a clean ISO image. How to Extract and Install a Compressed Windows 10 ISO

Windows 10 22H2 (Build 19045.xxxx).

Follow the steps in to get the official, genuine "new" Windows 10 64-bit ISO. It is your foundation.

Select your language edition, click confirm, and choose the button. System Requirements for Windows 10 64-Bit

When you search for a "highly compressed" Windows ISO, you are typically looking at one of two things:

Whether you’re looking for the newest 2026 update or the final version 22H2, this article covers all the safe, fast, and efficient methods to get the job done.

Double-click your downloaded Windows 10 ISO file to mount it as a virtual drive.