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Windows works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Microsoft's desktop operating system, with official Windows 11 installation media and disc image (ISO) downloads

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Windows is in everyday use on computers in Syria, and the installed operating system works normally.

DownloadsFails

Requesting the Windows 11 disc image (ISO) from Microsoft's download page returned error 715-123130: "Some users, entities and locations are banned from using this service."

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A fifth volunteer wrote to Microsoft's export-controls team, again asking that Syria be onboarded following the lifted sanctions.

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Microsoft can change that.

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Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Windows works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Windows directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.