Windows downloads blocked in Russia
| June 8, 2022 |
Russia’s TASS news agency reported that users in Russia can no longer download Windows 10 or 11 image files and installation tools for Microsoft. Bleeping Computer confirmed this finding using a VPN server located in the country. Users attempting to reach these assets from Microsoft either receive a 404 error or a warning that “There was a problem with your request.” There has been no statement from Microsoft why these downloads appear to be blocked, so it could be either a technical mistake or an intentional effort. The company has said it would meet its contractual obligations in Russia, while suspending all sales in Russia since March and scaling back its operations in the country.
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