This specific release is based on the original (codenamed "Sun Valley"), which was the initial public launch of Windows 11 in October 2021.
: Automatically activates if the hardware previously had a licensed version of Windows from the manufacturer.
: Introduced Mica material effects, rounded corners, and the centered Taskbar and Start Menu . Windows 11 X64 21H2 Pro 3in1 OEM ESD MULTi-7 JU...
: Includes major security patches like KB5014697 and .NET Framework updates (KB5013889).
: Refers to licenses tied to the motherboard of the device, often used by brands like Dell or HP. This specific release is based on the original
: Native support for Auto HDR and DirectStorage (requires NVMe SSD) to enhance visual quality and load times. Installation & Lifecycle Note
As the debut version of Windows 11, 21H2 introduced the foundational design shift for the OS: : Includes major security patches like KB5014697 and
: Indicates that the installation files are highly compressed into a .esd format to reduce the ISO's total size.