Anyone notice the name change of latest Windows 11 ISO?


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In the past, the ISO has a version number on it.

Win11_25H2_English_x64.iso
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But the latest one uses the following pattern now:

Windows11_Client_x64_en-us_26300_9457.iso
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Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 25H2

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tailgoddess said:
In the past, the ISO has a version number on it.



But the latest one uses the following pattern now:
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Yes.

The top one is 25H2 and the bottom one is 26H2, which has just been released, and shows the version number.


You can also easily upgrade 25H2 to 26H2 with the "Enablement Package" (takes 3 seconds and a reboot)
All the 26H2 things are already in 25H2... they just aren't enabled.

www.elevenforum.com

Windows 11 version 26H2 build 26300.9550 now generally available

Windows IT Pro Blog: Windows 11, version 26H2 is now generally available, delivering the next annual feature update for Windows 11. Built on the same servicing foundation as Windows 11, versions 25H2 or 24H2, version 26H2 continues Microsoft focus on providing a predictable, low-disruption...
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Ghot said:
Yes.

The top one is 25H2 and the bottom one is 26H2, which has just been released, and shows the version number.
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26300_9457 is more likely a build number instead of version number, IMOP
 

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tailgoddess said:
26300_9457 is more likely a build number instead of version number, IMOP
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26300 is the Version (aka 26H2)

9457 is the Build

You can see that for yourself by mounting an ISO, and running the DISM command...

Assumes the mounted drive letter is E: and the ISO has an install.wim file (common on standard ISOs)

DISM /Get-WimInfo /WimFile:E:\Sources\install.wim /index:1

- or -

Assumes the mounted drive letter is E: and the ISO has an install.esd file (common on Media Creation Tool ISOs)

DISM /Get-ImageInfo /ImageFile:E:\sources\install.esd /index:1

Sample result using an MCT ISO with install.esd -

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.26300.9445]
(c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Jim>DISM /Get-ImageInfo /ImageFile:E:\sources\install.esd /index:1

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 10.0.26100.8972

Details for image : E:\sources\install.esd

Index : 1
Name : Windows 11 Home
Description : Windows 11 Home
Size : 25,730,139,683 bytes
WIM Bootable : No
Architecture : x64
Hal : <undefined>
Version : 10.0.26300
ServicePack Build : 9457
ServicePack Level : 0
Edition : Core
Installation : Client
ProductType : WinNT
ProductSuite : Terminal Server
System Root : WINDOWS
Directories : 34424
Files : 151120
Created : 9/13/2026 - 11:44:28 AM
Modified : 9/30/2026 - 2:42:50 PM
Languages : en-US (Default)
The operation completed successfully.
 
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