(If you're creating a disk for another computer, uncheck this box and make changes now.) To continue, click Next. Make sure Use the recommended settings for this PC remains checked. At Select language, architecture, and edition, don't change anything if you're creating the installer for this computer.At the screen What do you want to do?, select Create installation media for another PC, and click Next.Read the terms and click Accept to proceed. The installer gets things ready, then displays Notices and License terms. Under Create Windows 10 installation media, click Download tool now.

Open a web browser and go to Microsoft's Windows 10 download page.

All existing data on the disk will be destroyed. Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro or Windows 8/8.The following steps will completely overwrite the data on your USB flash drive. Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 8/8.1 This table will help you to choose the correct version of Windows 10 based on your current OS: Windows 10 Home No third party software is required, simply launch the Media Creation Tool (as administrator), select the Upgrade this PC now or Create installation media for another PC wizard and follow the onscreen instructions. You simply have to download the correct version of the Media Creation Tool based on the system type of the host PC ( 32-bit or 64-bit operating system) and from there you can either upgrade your current system or create a Windows 10 installation DVD/USB. The process of upgrading your system or creating a Windows 10 installation DVD/USB has been simplified thanks to the Media Creation Tool, which already contains the necessary installation files for the different editions of new OS. How to do it via the Media Creation Tool? Make sure that you have enough free space on your PC to store the Windows 10 installation file ( Media Creation Tool) which is available for download on Microsoft website.įinally, you will need a DVD-Rom or a USB stick (at least 4 GB). A valid Windows product key is required for the activation of the new OS.Īn Internet connection (preferably WiFi) is required for the download and installation of Windows 10. You will need a computer running a legal copy of Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 to benefit from the free Windows 10 upgrade. What are the prerequisites for creating a Windows 10 bootable USB or DVD?

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