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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 utilize the Media Creation Tool for dissimilar purposes:

  • Reinstall Windows ten Without Deleting Your Software, Files or Settings
  • How to Detect Your Original Windows 10 Production Key
  • Windows To Go: How to Install and Run Windows 10 from a USB Drive
  • How to Backup USB Drives and Restore Them, Bootable Land and All

This tool includes:

  • File formats optimized for download speed.
  • Congenital 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 unlike PC

Follow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) you can use to install a new re-create 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 use).
  • Sufficient data storage available on a figurer, USB or external drive for the download.
  • A blank USB flash bulldoze 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, considering whatever content on it will be deleted.
  • When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you are told the disc image file is besides big yous volition demand 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). Yous'll create either a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 10. To check this on your PC, become to PC info in PC settings or System in Command Panel, and look for Arrangement 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 almost updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
  • Linguistic communication in Windows. Yous'll demand to choose the same language when y'all install Windows 10. To come across what language y'all're currently using, get 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 bank check what edition you lot're currently running, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Command Panel, and look for Windows edition. Windows 10 Enterprise isn't available in the media creation tool. For more info, get to the Volume Licensing Service Heart.
  • Microsoft Office products. If you simply purchased a new device that includes Office 365, we recommend redeeming (installing) Office before upgrading to Windows 10. For more information, cheque How to upgrade to Windows ten on new devices that include Office 365.

This table will help you make up one's mind which edition of Windows ten yous'll choose:

Your current edition of Windows Windows x edition
Windows 7 Starter
Windows seven Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 8/8.one
Windows 8.1 with Bing
Windows 10 Habitation		 Windows 10 Dwelling house
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8.1 Pro
Windows 8/viii.1 Professional person with Media Center
Windows 10 Pro		 Windows 10 Pro
Windows 8/eight.i Single Language
Windows 8 Single Language with Bing		 Windows ten Home Single Language
Windows 8/viii.1 Chinese Language Edition
Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing		 Windows x Home China
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Windows ten Pro Windows 10 Pro