These tools do not host the files themselves but generate links to download the original, untampered ISOs directly from Microsoft’s servers:

For enthusiasts or those without enterprise access, archival sites like the Internet Archive (Wayback Machine) or Wayback Microsoft allow users to retrieve the links for old Media Creation Tools or direct ISOs. However, caution is advised. Using these files requires verifying the SHA-256 hash checksums to ensure the file has not been tampered with or infected with malware.

| File characteristic | Correct value | |----------------------|----------------| | Version number | 1709 | | Build (OS Build) | 16299.15 (or later .xxx with updates slipstreamed) | | Architecture | x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) | | Edition | Home, Pro, Education, Enterprise | | Release date | October 2017 | | ISO label (example) | Win10_1709_English_x64.iso |

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