From Microsoft’s servers, users in Russia can no longer download ISO images of Windows 11 and Windows 10, as well as installation tools for these operating systems. By using a VPN server located in Russia, this is the observation made by BleepingComputer after a problem reported by the Russian press agency TASS.
A “404 – File or Directory not found” message is displayed when attempting to retrieve ISO images. If downloading the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool is still possible, its execution generates an error 0x80072F8F-0x20000 to mean a failure.
By going through a VPN server outside of Russia, it seems that Russian users are able to download files from Microsoft’s servers as expected.
A technical error or an intentional blocking?
At this time, the Redmond group has not commented on such issues that specifically affect Russia.
In the context of the military invasion of Ukraine, Microsoft had announced the suspension of all new sales of its products and services in Russia. The group had added to end many aspects of its activities in Russia, in accordance with the sanctions decided by Western governments.
A relatively vague wording from Microsoft, which has just reduced the sails in Russia, while ensuring that its existing contractual obligations with Russian customers will be honored.
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