Follow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10. Before you download the tool make sure you have: An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply). This video will guide you through the process of Creating an Installation Media for installing Windows 10 on the same PC or another PC using Media Creation T. Create install flash drive with Windows 10 ISO. To create a USB media with an existing Windows 10 ISO file, connect a flash drive of at least 8GB of space, and use these steps: Open Rufus download. How to create Windows 8 installation media. Creating installation media for Windows 8/10 would be different from Windows7 because you can use media creation tool Microsoft provides to directly download system file and burn the file into blank USB flash drive or CD. Click Download Tool Now to download Media Creation Tool on Microsoft.

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Go to the Download Windows 10 website. Under Create Windows 10 installation media, click Download tool now and Run. Choose Upgrade this PC now, assuming this is the only PC you're.

To create Windows 10 installation USB media, we just need a USB drive and software for the same. The thing to be noted that, why we need the help of any tool to create a bootable disc? It is because, without any modification, our USB thumb drives are like floppy with greater storage space. By default, it only supports FAT32 or exFAT as the file system and do not have a master boot record (MBR), which is required for the BIOS to boot. Thus, that’s why USB sticks without any manual touch are not suitable to boot OS. However, with the help of software like Rufus and Windows DVD/USB tools, this can be achievable, easily.

You need these things to create a USB installation media for Windows 10:

1. An ISO file of the installation disk of Windows
2. At least 4GB flash memory stick for 32-bit or 8GB for 64-bit
3. Bootable media creator software (run as administrator)

Here we are using the official Windows 10 media creation tool. However, if you already have Windows 10 ISO file then follow this easy method using – Windows DVD/USB tool.

Create Windows 10 installation media using the Media creation tool

Go to Microsoft website and download the Windows 10 Media creation tool, here is the link.
Run download media creation tool executable file.
Accept Applicable notice and license terms.
If you want to upgrade your PC then select Upgrade this PC now. However, we are creating an installation media for Windows 10 thus, we will go for the “Create Installation media (USB Flash Drive, DVD or ISO file) for another PC” option.
As DVD is not in the trend anymore, thus we will select USB Flash Drive option. However, if you want to download Windows 10 ISO file then you should go for the “ISO file” option.
Insert USB drive which you want to use for creating Windows 10 installation media.
Now, select the language of the Windows 10 OS, which version you want to set up along with architecture – 64-bit or -32bit.
Click on the Next button.
Select the connected Pen drive letter and move forward.
Now, wait for some time, as the Media creation tool started downloading official Windows 10 files. It can take from a few minutes to hours depending upon your internet connection.
Later, after downloading it will give you a finish, just use that and it will create a bootable USB media with Windows 10 files for you.

Here is the above guide with screenshots:

After running this tool, the first thing is to accept the terms and conditions.

If you are planning to upgrade Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10, then simply go for Upgrade this PC now. Well, here we are not upgrading, thus choose the second one.

Select the USB flash drive to create a bootable media. For downloading ISO file on system go for ISO file one.

In this section, choose the desired language version, the desired architecture and the Windows 10 edition. For example, if you are from China or other countries where English is not a common language then select your mother tongue from the available list and the corresponding available Windows 10 edition.

In the Architecture area, specify whether a 32-bit or 64-bit variant should be downloaded or both. Please note that if you are downloading both 32- and 64-bit then it will be around 6 GB in size and will not fit on a conventional 4.3 GB DVD – thus, you may need a USB stick as a storage medium.

Select the connected USB drive to your system where you are using this software.

Wait for some time…

Just click on the Finish button to make things happen.

In this way, we can use the Windows 10 Media creation tool for creating installation media or upgrading our existing old WIndows systems.

The Windows Installation Media is required and can be used to install or repair Windows 10. Using the method mentioned below, you will be able to legally download Windows 10 from the Microsoft’s website. We will create a bootable Windows 10 USB flash disk, using which you will be able to perform a clean Windows 10 installation and repair any Windows 10 problems. Simply follow the method mentioned below to create a Windows 10 Installation Media.

How to Create Windows Installation Media

Follow the steps to create a Windows Installation Media.

Step 1. Firstly, you will have to download the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft’s website. After Download, open it.

Step 2. After seeing the Getting a few things ready screen, you will be greeted with Applicable notices and license terms. Click on Accept.

Step 3. The Media Creation Tool will take some time in getting a few things ready. After that, on the screen, select Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC, and click on Next.

Step 4. In the next screen, you will see that the Media Creation Tool has automatically recognized the Windows 10 version you are currently using. If you want to download Windows 10 on the same computer, don’t change it. But, if you want to repair or install Windows 10 on some other computer, then simply select the Language, Edition, and Architecture, and click on Next.

Step 5. In the next step, you will have to select a USB flash driveand then click on Next.

Step 6. Now, you will have to plug an empty USB flash drive to the USB drive slot, with at least 8 GB in size, and click Next.

After the last step, the Media Creation Tool will begin downloading the Windows 10 setup files. After the completion of the download, your USB flash drive will be ready to use as Windows 10 Installation Media.

NOTE–

Once you have the DVD or USB, you will need to modify the boot preference on your computer. Follow these easy steps to do so-

Once you have adjusted the preferences, your system will boot directly from the flash drive/ CD-ROM drive.

1. Start your device.

2. Once the manufacturer’s logo appears on your screen, press the “F12“* key. The Boot Menu will appear.

[*NOTE– The exact key to enter the Boot Menu on your device may vary manufacturer to manufacturer. Please give close attention to this. ]

3. After the “BIOS” settings appear on your screen, go to the “Boot priority“.

4. Simply put the “Removable Devices” (or “CD-ROM Drive” if you have that Windows installation DVD with you) at the top to set the highest precedence.

NOTE- This term may differ PC to PC. Simply put USB/ CD-ROM Drive to the top of the Boot Menu.

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