iso download issues

About this tag
The iso download issues tag covers problems users encounter when trying to download Windows ISO files, particularly Windows 11 ISOs. Recent discussions highlight failures linked to Microsoft endpoints blocking tools like Rufus and its Fido script, with error messages such as "Some users, entities and locations are banned from using this service" and code 715-123130. These issues affect Windows Insiders and power users who rely on third-party utilities. Microsoft's official guidance points to the Media Creation Tool as an alternative, but the underlying causes remain unclear. The tag focuses on troubleshooting download failures, blocked endpoints, and workarounds for obtaining legitimate Windows ISOs.
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    Windows 11 ISO downloads failing: Rufus blocked by Microsoft endpoints

    A growing clutch of Windows Insiders and power‑user tools are reporting that Windows 11 ISO downloads are failing — and that the popular Rufus utility may have been deliberately hamstrung by changes on Microsoft’s download endpoints. The situation is messy: error messages that reference “Some...
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