Windows 10 version 1809 ISO file direct download

Windows 10 version 1809 is finally available for download (again) since November 13, 2018, and Microsoft is now slowly rolling it out to millions of compatible devices around the world. However, if you want to start using the new features and improvements right now, you can install the new version using the ISO file.

In addition to using Windows Update, there’s also the upgrade option using Windows 10 ISO file. The only issue is that when you use a Windows 10 device to download the ISO from the Microsoft support website, you’re only given the choice to get the “Update Assistant” or “Media Creation Tool.”

If you don’t want the extra steps, there’s a workaround to download the ISO file of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update directly from the Microsoft servers without having to use any tool. You just need to trick the site to think that you’re using a different operating system.

In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to download the Windows 10 ISO file (now with the October update) directly from Microsoft servers.

How to download the Windows 10 October 2018 Update ISO file

To download the ISO file for the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, you’ll have to change your web browser settings to navigate the Microsoft support site as if you were using a non-Windows 10 computer, and then you’ll have direct access to the ISO download.

Direct ISO file download using Microsoft Edge

If you’re using Microsoft Edge, you can download the Windows 10 version 1809 ISO file directly using these steps:

1. Open a new tab on Microsoft Edge.

2. Copy and paste this Microsoft support site link https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO in the address bar, and press Enter. (If you get redirected, it’s an expected behavior.)

3. Right-click on the page and select Inspect element.

   Quick Tip: If you don’t see the option, open about:flags from the address bar, and check the “Show ‘View source’ and ‘Inspect element’ in the context menu” option.

4. Click on Emulation.

5. Under “Mode”, change the user agent string to Apple Safari (ipad).

   

6. Refresh the page if the browser doesn’t reload automatically.

7. Select the edition of Windows 10 you want.

8. Click the Confirm button.

9. Pick your product language from the drop-down menu.

10. Click the Confirm button.

11. Click the 32-bit Download or 64-bit Download button depending on the architecture you need.

    

Direct ISO file download using Google Chrome

In the case that you’re using Chrome, use these steps:

1. Open a new tab on Chrome.

2. Copy and paste this Microsoft support site link https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO in the address bar, and press Enter. (If you get redirected, it’s an expected behavior.)

3. Right-click on the page and select Inspect.

4. Click the three-dotted menu button on the top-right, and under “More tools”, select Network conditions.

5. Under “User agent”, clear the Select automatically option.

6. Select the Safari – iPad iOS 9 option from the “User agent” drop-down menu.

   

7. Refresh the page if the browser doesn’t reload automatically.

8. Select the edition of Windows 10 you want.

9. Click the Confirm button.

10. Pick your product language from the drop-down menu.

11. Click the Confirm button.

12. Click the 32-bit Download or 64-bit Download button depending on the architecture you need to download the file.

Direct ISO file download using Mozilla Firefox

Alternatively, if you’re using Firefox, you can use these steps to download the ISO file:

1. Open a new tab on Firefox.

2. Copy and paste this Microsoft support site link https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO in the address bar, and press Enter. (If you get redirected, it’s an expected behavior.)

3. Use the Ctrl + Shift + M keyboard shortcut to open “Responsive design view.”

   

4. Click the Refresh button.

5. Select the edition of Windows 10 you want.

6. Click the Confirm button.

7. Pick your product language from the drop-down menu.

8. Click the Confirm button.

9. Click the 32-bit Download or 64-bit Download button depending on the architecture you need to download the file.

After downloading the ISO file, you can use tools, such as Rufus to create a bootable media of Windows 10.

Update November 14, 2018: The October 2018 Update was originally released on October 2, but due to serious problems with the operating system, Microsoft was forced to paused the rollout, and starting November 13, the update is once again available for download.