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Utilise 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 different purposes:

  • Reinstall Windows 10 Without Deleting Your Software, Files or Settings
  • How to Observe Your Original Windows 10 Product Key
  • Windows To Go: How to Install and Run Windows 10 from a USB Drive
  • How to Fill-in 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 lot can utilise to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a make clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10. Before y'all download the tool make certain you have:

  • An net 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 bulldoze with at least five GB of space or blank DVD (and DVD burner) if you desire to create media. Nosotros recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, considering any content on information technology volition be deleted.
  • When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you are told the disc prototype file is too large y'all volition demand to employ Dual Layer (DL) DVD Media.

Cheque a few things on the PC where you lot 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, get to PC info in PC settings or Organisation in Command Console, and look for System type.
  • System requirements. Make certain the PC meets the system requirements for Windows 10. We as well recommend going to the PC manufacturer'due south 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 y'all're currently using, become to Fourth dimension and language in PC settings or Region in Control Console.
  • Edition of Windows. You should besides choose the aforementioned edition of Windows. To check what edition you're currently running, get to PC info in PC settings or Organisation in Control Console, and look for Windows edition. Windows 10 Enterprise isn't bachelor in the media creation tool. For more info, go to the Volume Licensing Service Center.
  • Microsoft Office products. If you lot just purchased a new device that includes Part 365, we recommend redeeming (installing) Office before upgrading to Windows 10. For more than data, check How to upgrade to Windows 10 on new devices that include Office 365.

This table will help you make up one's mind which edition of Windows 10 you'll choose:

Your current edition of Windows Windows 10 edition
Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Domicile Bones
Windows seven Habitation Premium
Windows eight/8.one
Windows viii.1 with Bing
Windows 10 Home		 Windows x Home
Windows vii Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 8 Pro
Windows viii.1 Pro
Windows 8/eight.ane Professional with Media Eye
Windows x Pro		 Windows 10 Pro
Windows 8/8.one Single Language
Windows 8 Single Linguistic communication with Bing		 Windows 10 Home Unmarried Language
Windows 8/viii.one Chinese Language Edition
Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing		 Windows x Home Mainland china
Windows 10 Home Windows x Home
Windows x Pro Windows 10 Pro