ISO (Can be used to install onto a newly created VHD) 2. Verified Internet Archive Links

Finding an official has become significantly more difficult since Microsoft ended extended support for the OS on January 10, 2023 . While Microsoft previously provided ready-to-use virtual machines for developers, these have largely been replaced by newer versions like Windows 10 and 11.

: Right-click 'This PC' > 'Manage' > 'Disk Management'.

: Right-click the new disk, select 'Initialize Disk', and choose the MBR partition style for broad compatibility.

: Select 'Action' > 'Create VHD'. Specify a size (at least 40 GB) and choose the VHD or VHDX format.