Windows 10 Version 1709 reached its official for Home and Pro editions on April 9, 2019, and for Enterprise and Education editions on October 13, 2020.

You can trick Microsoft’s download site into offering direct ISO links (instead of the Media Creation Tool) by pretending to be on a non-Windows device: How to Download Older Versions of Windows 10 from Microsoft

The official Microsoft Media Creation Tool for Windows 10 typically downloads the latest version (now the end-of-life version 22H2). However, it can be used indirectly.

Because Build 16299 has reached End of Service (EOS) for Home and Pro editions, standard Windows Update cycles will attempt to force-upgrade your system to a newer version of Windows 10.

Click the button. A small script window will appear.

The script will command Microsoft’s background setup executables to download the accurate Build 16299 package components straight from the Windows Update distribution network. Crucial Post-Installation Steps for Build 16299

Pursuing an outdated operating system like Windows 10 Version 1709 (Build 16299), also known as the "Fall Creators Update," involves a complex and often convoluted process due to its "end of service" status. This article provides a comprehensive guide on the history of Version 1709, its key features, current support status, and the technically demanding steps required to locate and safely download its ISO files for offline installation.

Before you download, it is important to know that version 1709 is for most users.