Windows 10 Version 1607 Iso | Download [portable]

To download a Windows 10 Version 1607 ISO, you typically need to use third-party tools or repositories because Microsoft has officially retired this version from its main Windows 10 Download Page. Released in August 2016 as the Anniversary Update (Build 14393), this version is often sought after for legacy software compatibility or low-resource hardware. Methods to Download Windows 10 Version 1607 ISO

Since Microsoft primarily offers only the latest version through its official Media Creation Tool, you must use alternative methods to access older builds:

Using the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Trick

For advanced users, you can spoof your browser’s user agent to request an older build from Microsoft’s commercial volume licensing portal, but this requires a Visual Studio Dev Essentials or MSDN subscription. For free users, this is not viable. download windows 10 version 1607 iso

Method 2: The Microsoft Evaluation Center (Enterprise Only)

If you need Windows 10 Enterprise 1607, Microsoft’s Evaluation Center is your safest bet.

Go to the Windows 10 Enterprise Evaluation Center (archive link via Wayback Machine if redirected).
Navigate to the “Previous versions” section.
Look for “Windows 10 Enterprise version 1607 (build 14393)” – Note that evaluation ISOs expire after 90 days.
Download the ISO (4.2 GB for 64-bit).

Important: These ISOs require a clean install (no upgrade from Home/Pro) and cannot be activated with a standard retail key. They are intended for virtual labs. To download a Windows 10 Version 1607 ISO,

Step-by-Step for PowerShell/Download Access:

Microsoft releases ISOs for developers on the Microsoft Software Download portal. However, version 1607 ISOs are hidden. Use this workaround:

Visit the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (if you have a Visual Studio Subscription or Volume License agreement).
Alternatively, navigate to the Windows SDK archive.
Download the Windows 10 SDK version 1607 (build 14393). While this is an SDK, Microsoft often links side-by-side bootable ISOs in the same repository.
Crucial Note: As of 2026, the direct consumer link for 1607 ISO is removed. You will likely be redirected to a newer version.

If the official route fails (it often does for consumers), proceed to Method 2. Using the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Trick

Method 1: Microsoft's Media Creation Tool

You can use Microsoft's Media Creation Tool to download and create a bootable USB drive or ISO file for Windows 10 version 1607.

Go to the Microsoft Software Download Windows 10 page.
Click on "Download tool now" under the "Create Windows 10 installation media" section.
Run the Media Creation Tool and accept the license terms.
Select "Create installation media for another PC" and click "Next."
Choose the language, edition, and architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) for Windows 10 version 1607.
Select "ISO file" as the media to use and click "Next."
Choose a location to save the ISO file and click "Save."

The Media Creation Tool will download the Windows 10 version 1607 ISO file and create a bootable installation media.

Step 4: Select Version 1607

Now that the site thinks you are on a mobile device, it will offer direct ISO download links instead of asking you to download a tool.

Select Edition: You will see a dropdown menu labeled "Select edition".
Scroll through the list. Look for Windows 10 Version 1607. It is often listed as "Windows 10 (Media Creation Tool)" or specifically "Windows 10 Version 1607" depending on Microsoft's current server rotation.
- Note: Microsoft periodically removes very old versions from public dropdowns. If 1607 is not visible in the dropdown list, you cannot download it via this method anymore.
Click Confirm.