Windows 11 25H2 (Build 26200.8655) — Official ISO Availability / Download Method


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Hello,
I’m looking for the current clean installation ISO for Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.8655).


I want to clarify what the correct and official way is to obtain this specific build at the moment — whether it is already available as a direct ISO download via Microsoft (e.g. Media Creation Tool or official download portal), or if it still needs to be generated through UUP.


My requirement is strictly a clean, unmodified Microsoft image, as I’m using it for DISM/SFC validation and recovery scenario testing.


If anyone knows the current recommended or most reliable method to obtain this exact build, I’d appreciate a brief pointer.


Thanks in advance.
 

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MCT currently is only for Windows 11 Version 25H2 build 26200.8653 instead.

You'll need to use UUP Dump if you want a direct 26200.8655 instead for now.

www.elevenforum.com

Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft

This tutorial will show you how to download an official Windows Server or Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO file from Microsoft. Microsoft provides ISO files for Windows Server and Windows 11 to download. You can use these ISO files to clean install or in-place upgrade Windows 11. The Flight Hub...
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Brink beat me (again!). I downloaded MCT this morning, and it seems to be downloading 10.0.26200.8653, which then updates to 8655.
 

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So they're saying that the MCT will create the latest build image but still produces .8653 and not 8655?
🤷‍♂️
 

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By the way, the mighty garlin has a batch file over here that will show you which version MCT is downloading.

Why are Windows installs so random?

It's ridiculously frustrating how performing a clean install of Windows 11 (25H2) feels like playing roulette. It's a thrill, you never know what you'll get! It starts with the fact that if one uses a flash drive created with the Media Creation Tool, the menu where it says it's downloading...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com

Code: 
> .\MCT_ISO_version.bat
26200.8653.260606-0206.25h2_ge_release_svc_refresh
 

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pseymour said:
By the way, the mighty garlin has a batch file over here that will show you which version MCT is downloading.

Why are Windows installs so random?

It's ridiculously frustrating how performing a clean install of Windows 11 (25H2) feels like playing roulette. It's a thrill, you never know what you'll get! It starts with the fact that if one uses a flash drive created with the Media Creation Tool, the menu where it says it's downloading...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com

Code: 
> .\MCT_ISO_version.bat
26200.8653.260606-0206.25h2_ge_release_svc_refresh
Click to expand...
A most useful batch, but for now I'm curious as to why the MCT isn't pulling 8655. Is it still in experimental phase or that's the way it's gonna be? Because if it pulls 8653 and then installs 8655 it contradicts the official announcement.
 

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JaxTD said:
A most useful batch, but for now I'm curious as to why the MCT isn't pulling 8655. Is it still in experimental phase or that's the way it's gonna be? Because if it pulls 8653 and then installs 8655 it contradicts the official announcement.
Click to expand...


because Microsoft really "botched" or blundered that one with 8653 as it has some setup/install issues

learn.microsoft.com

MCT latest build 26200.8653 has the same problem as previous 26200.8457, any fix coming for this nasty problem? - Microsoft Q&A

After I boot from a USB installation media created with MCT for Build 26200.8457 (05/07/2026) or latest one that creates one with build 26200.8653 (06/06/2026), if I hit "Repair my PC" it just reboots to the main OS and never shows the recovery…
learn.microsoft.com

8653 is nearly complete but not a 100% finished build

not a problem with the June 2026 MVS ISO downloads released for MVS subscribers on June 16, which do have the proper 8655 build instead of 8653
 

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JaxTD said:
So they're saying that the MCT will create the latest build image but still produces .8653 and not 8655?
🤷‍♂️
Click to expand...

Nobody said that.

MCT does however offer the latest prepared ISO available, not the latest build as an ISO.
A new ISO often happens a few weeks to a month after a build has been released. I don't believe I have ever seen mentioned that a new ISO is given for every build — And only on a couple of occasions have I seen a combined release. (ISO & Build)

I do have some available if you want me to upload to my server.

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.9168
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    Sin-built 2013
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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
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    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
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    Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 - Type 83DJ

    Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155H Processor(Core™ Ultra 7 155H)

    Memory: 32GB LPD5X-7467

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    Camera: 1080P FHD IR Hybrid with Dual Microphone

    Graphics: Intel® Arc™ Graphics

    Monitor: 14" 2.8K

    ...Where's my horse?
erpster4 said:
because Microsoft really "botched" or blundered that one with 8653 as it has some setup/install issues

learn.microsoft.com

MCT latest build 26200.8653 has the same problem as previous 26200.8457, any fix coming for this nasty problem? - Microsoft Q&A

After I boot from a USB installation media created with MCT for Build 26200.8457 (05/07/2026) or latest one that creates one with build 26200.8653 (06/06/2026), if I hit "Repair my PC" it just reboots to the main OS and never shows the recovery…
learn.microsoft.com

8653 is nearly complete but not a 100% finished build

not a problem with the June 2026 MVS ISO downloads released for MVS subscribers on June 16, which do have the proper 8655 build instead of 8653
Click to expand...

I have tested both installation media, and the bug mentioned on the linked page is present in both:

Windows 11 installation ISO/USB created with the Media Creation Tool
- Build 26200.8653

June 2026 MVS ISO download for MVS subscribers
- Build 26200.8655
- en-us_windows_11_consumer_editions_version_25h2_updated_june_2026_x64_dvd_2045a41c.iso
 

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    ASRock B650E Taichi Lite
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Why it has to be build 8655? You can always install an earlier build and use Windows Update to reach latest build. I don't know about MCT, I don't use it, but I recently downloaded the ISO directly (third option) and it was build 8037. No big deal, just run Windows Update to reach build 8655 or whatever is the current. Even if you need it for an in-place upgrade/repair, an older build should work fine and in worst case reinstall some updates. At least that was the case in Windows 10, I don't think Microsoft changed that in Windows 11.
 

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    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
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    1
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    WINDOWS DEFENDER
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    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
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    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
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    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
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    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
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    WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
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    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
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    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
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    Deepcool Gamma Archer CPU cooler, 1x 8cm fan at the back
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    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
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    Microsoft Compact Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    802.11ac 5GHz wireless 260Mpbs
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4
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