Windows 7 SP1, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.
On machines with slow internet, running a pre-downloaded 66MB+ file is significantly faster than waiting for the web bootstrapper to fetch components. System Requirements
It eliminates installation failures caused by unstable network connections during the setup process.
Once downloaded, you can transfer the file via USB to air-gapped systems or servers with restricted access.
Before installation, ensure your hardware and software meet these minimum specifications:
