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Microsoft Validation OS

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Microsoft Validation OS is a lightweight, fast, and customizable Windows 11-based operating system that you can use on the factory floor to diagnose, mitigate and repair hardware defects during Windows device manufacturing. Validation OS boots into a Command Line environment to increase reliability on the factory floor and supports running Win32 apps, smoothing the transition from early hardware bring-up to retail OS and apps development.

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Download Validation OS

Click here to download the Validation OS ISO.

Create bootable Validation OS media

You can boot Validation OS from USB, or from a hard drive that's had the image applied. See Create bootable Validation OS media for more information.