: Because this is a leaked, unofficial build from 2021, it is considered highly unstable and may contain security risks if downloaded from untrusted sources like Internet Archive or SourceForge . It is recommended to use the official Microsoft Download page for stable releases. Windows 11 build 21996

: x64FRE indicates a 64-bit "Free" (retail/non-debug) version. : Because this is a leaked, unofficial build

: This specific ISO includes editions like Home , Pro , and Education . : This specific ISO includes editions like Home

: Reintroduced a startup sound and featured smoother, more "drawn-out" animations for minimizing and maximizing windows. This build introduced the core visual identity of

: Live Tiles were removed in favor of a simplified grid of "Pinned" apps and a "Recommended" section for recent files.

This build introduced the core visual identity of Windows 11, heavily influenced by the cancelled "Windows 10X" project.

: Hovering over the maximize button revealed a new menu for quickly snapping windows into various grid configurations.