How to create bootable media using Media Creation Tool for Windows 10
If you're planning to upgrade or install a fresh copy of Windows 10 on a system using UEFI, you can use the Media Creation Tool to create a compatible bootable media . Just insert a USB flash drive with at least 4GB of storage to your computer, and then use these steps:
- Open the official page.
- Under "Create Windows 10 installation media," click the Download tool now button.
- Click the Save button.
- Click the Open folder button.
- Double-click the MediaCreationToolxxxx.exe file to launch the utility.
- Click the Accept button to agree to the Microsoft terms.
- Select the Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC option.
- Click the Next button.
- Select the correct language, architecture, and edition of Windows 10 if the default selection doesn't reflect the desired options.Quick Tip: Under "Architecture," you can select the Both options to create a bootable media that will work for devices using 64-bit and 32-bit processors. Also, if you're unable to change these settings, make sure to clear the Use the recommended options for this PC option.
- Click the Next button.
- Select the USB flash drive option
(If you don't see the drive, click the Refresh drive list option.). - Click the Next button.
- Select the removable drive from the list.
- Click the Next button.
Once you've completed these steps, the wizard will download the Windows 10 installation files, and it'll create the bootable media with support for UEFI as well as legacy BIOS.