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The media creation tool can be used to upgrade your current PC to Windows 10 or to create a USB or DVD and install Windows 10 on a different PC.

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November 19, 2021

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Use the media creation tool to download Windows. This tool provides the best download experience for customers running Windows 7, 8.1 and 10.

Here are a few useful guides we've written to guide you in the process of reinstalling Windows, all of these use the Media Creation Tool for different purposes:

Reinstall Windows 10 Without Deleting Your Software, Files or Settings
How to Find Your Original Windows 10 Product Key
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How to Backup USB Drives and Restore Them, Bootable State and All

This tool includes:

File formats optimized for download speed.
Built in media creation options for USBs and DVDs.
Optional conversion to ISO file format.

Using the tool to upgrade this PC to Windows 10

Using the tool to create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) to install Windows 10 on a different PC

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).
Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.
A blank USB flash drive with at least 5 GB of space or blank DVD (and DVD burner) if you want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, because any content on it will be deleted.
When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you are told the disc image file is too large you will need to use Dual Layer (DL) DVD Media.

Check a few things on the PC where you want to install Windows 10:

64-bit or 32-bit processor (CPU). You'll create either a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 10. To check this on your PC, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for System type.
System requirements. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows 10. We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
Language in Windows. You'll need to choose the same language when you install Windows 10. To see what language you're currently using, go to Time and language in PC settings or Region in Control Panel.
Edition of Windows. You should also choose the same edition of Windows. To check what edition you're currently running, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for Windows edition. Windows 10 Enterprise isn't available in the media creation tool. For more info, go to the Volume Licensing Service Center.
Microsoft Office products. If you just purchased a new device that includes Office 365, we recommend redeeming (installing) Office before upgrading to Windows 10. For more information, check How to upgrade to Windows 10 on new devices that include Office 365.

This table will help you decide which edition of Windows 10 you'll choose:

Your current edition of Windows	Windows 10 edition
Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 8/8.1 Windows 8.1 with Bing Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 8 Pro Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8/8.1 Professional with Media Center Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Windows 8/8.1 Single Language Windows 8 Single Language with Bing	Windows 10 Home Single Language
Windows 8/8.1 Chinese Language Edition Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing	Windows 10 Home China
Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro

Recent Media Creation Tool news

The company could be looking to create "the world's largest gaming platform"
Promises to support at least one version of Windows 10 through mid-October 2025
Ninety percent of Windows PCs now running 2020-2021 versions of the OS

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