Select it so it’s highlighted (the “D” drive is selected in the case pictured here), and click Next. Make sure you know the correct drive letter as mentioned earlier. On the next screen, you’ll be prompted to choose the USB drive you want to use. We want to create a USB flash drive, so select that radio button and click Next. Now you have to decide whether you want to create installation media or just download an ISO file. Before you download the tool make sure you have: An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply). Once you’ve made the necessary changes, click Next. 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 10. If you try to upgrade a 32-bit PC with a 64-bit version of Windows, for example, it won’t work. The change most users will likely need to make is to the architecture. If you need to change anything such as the default language, edition of Windows 10 (Home or Pro), or the architecture ( 32- or 64-bit), deselect the check box labeled Use the recommended options for this PC.

By default, the Media Creation Tool will download the same version of Windows that’s on the PC you’re currently using.