And, at this point, they’re being actively discouraged from doing so.
I wouldn’t be surprised if, in the future, Windows doesn’t even offer an installer of any kind … or at least feature-locks the ability to install it yourself to ‘professional’ editions that cost more.
Keep in mind windows users don’t install their os from scratch. The OEM will include those in their deployment.
And, at this point, they’re being actively discouraged from doing so.
I wouldn’t be surprised if, in the future, Windows doesn’t even offer an installer of any kind … or at least feature-locks the ability to install it yourself to ‘professional’ editions that cost more.