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Employ the media creation tool to download Windows. This tool provides the all-time download feel for customers running Windows vii, eight.1 and 10.

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

  • Reinstall Windows 10 Without Deleting Your Software, Files or Settings
  • How to Find Your Original Windows 10 Product Fundamental
  • Windows To Go: How to Install and Run Windows 10 from a USB Bulldoze
  • How to Fill-in USB Drives and Restore Them, Bootable Country 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 x

Using the tool to create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) to install Windows x on a unlike 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 x. Before you download the tool brand sure you accept:

  • An internet connection (isp fees may apply).
  • Sufficient information 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. Nosotros 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 y'all will need to use Dual Layer (DL) DVD Media.

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

  • 64-bit or 32-flake processor (CPU). You lot'll create either a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows x. To bank check this on your PC, become to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and await for System type.
  • Organization requirements. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows 10. We besides recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
  • Language in Windows. Yous'll need to cull the same linguistic communication when yous install Windows 10. To meet what language you're currently using, become to Time and linguistic communication 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, get to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and await for Windows edition. Windows 10 Enterprise isn't available in the media creation tool. For more info, become to the Book Licensing Service Center.
  • Microsoft Function products. If you just purchased a new device that includes Office 365, we recommend redeeming (installing) Role before upgrading to Windows 10. For more information, check How to upgrade to Windows 10 on new devices that include Role 365.

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

Your current edition of Windows Windows 10 edition
Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Dwelling Basic
Windows vii Home Premium
Windows viii/viii.one
Windows 8.1 with Bing
Windows 10 Home		 Windows ten Dwelling
Windows seven Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 8 Pro
Windows viii.ane Pro
Windows 8/8.1 Professional with Media Center
Windows 10 Pro		 Windows x Pro
Windows viii/8.one Single Linguistic communication
Windows 8 Unmarried Language with Bing		 Windows 10 Home Single Linguistic communication
Windows viii/viii.i Chinese Language Edition
Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing		 Windows 10 Habitation Red china
Windows 10 Domicile Windows 10 Dwelling house
Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro