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Windows Insiders Report Blocked Windows 11 ISO Downloads as Rufus Developer Alleges Intentional Change

Microsoft has not commented on the Insider-only failures.

Overview

  • Reports emerged in mid‑February that ISO downloads fail on Windows 11 Canary build 28020.1611 and Windows Server preview build 29531.
  • One Microsoft forum post cited an error message suggesting an IP block, including the code 715-123130 with a unique identifier.
  • Rufus developer Pete Batard alleges Microsoft made a server-side change to detect and block Fido-scripted ISO requests.
  • Affected users have submitted feedback through Microsoft’s Feedback Hub and are sharing diagnostics on forums and GitHub.
  • PC Gamer notes that non‑Insider Windows 11 downloads are not affected according to current reports.