This is a step-by-step tutorial on how to create Windows 10 installation media. In this post, you will know how to create Windows 10 installation media with EaseUS OS2Go, Windows Media Creation Tool, and Rufus. After reading, you can pick one to help you make Windows installation media.
Windows 10 operating system holds the largest market share in desktop Windows versions worldwide, and many computer users still want to install Windows 10 on their computers. Under such circumstances, using Windows 10 installation media will be the easiest and easiest way. But do you know how to create Windows 10 installation media?
Don't worry. This article from EaseUS will describe how to create Windows installation media in 3 different ways. So, hurry up and read this comprehensive guide to making Windows 10 installation media.
According to statistics, Windows 10 is the most used operating system worldwide, and its market share is increasingly growing. Compared with Windows 11, many Windows 7 and 8 users still want to choose Windows 10. But unfortunately, many of them cannot directly upgrade to Windows 10. Therefore, they have to use installation media to help them install Windows 10.
Creating Windows installation media (usually a USB flash drive or DVD) allows you to boot your computer using the system file stored on the USB flash drive or DVD rather than the hardware. Plus, creating Windows installation media lets you enjoy several advantages:
The Windows installation media indeed has many practical uses. You can learn how to make Windows 10 installation media in the next part. Keep moving on!
To create Windows 10/11 installation media, you can use many ways. For example, one can create a bootable USB without any software using CMD. But this method is complex and unsuitable for newbies. Here, 3 most commonly used methods will be shared with you. You can pick any of them to help you easily create installation media. Let's come to the details.
⭐Tips: To create installation media, here is what you will need:
When it comes to creating installation media, using a professional bootable USB creator tool, such as EaseUS OS2Go, is the most common and easiest way. It lets you make a bootable USB drive without downloading a Windows ISO file. Just download and install it on your PC and then start creating Windows 10 installation media.
EaseUS OS2Go is a professional Windows To Go Creator tool compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7. It can let you create a Windows to go with/without an ISO file. You can also utilize it to create Windows 11 bootable USB from ISO and play a game from Windows on a Mac computer. In addition, it lets you run Windows on Mac computers without boot camp and install Windows 10 without a Microsoft account easily and quickly.
Key Features of EaseUS OS2Go:
Here is how to create Windows installation media with EaseUS OS2Go.
Step 1. Install EaseUS OS2Go on your Windows computer. Plug in a USB drive or external hard drive that is large enough.
Step 2. Choose the third tab "Windows Install Drive Creator". First choose the Windows versions you want to install, EaseUS OS2Go supports creating Windows 11/10/8.1 installation media. You could also select a local ISO file. When all set, click "Create".
Step 3. Then you will see a safety warning message, telling you that all data on the selected disk will be deleted. Click "Continue" to proceed.
Step 4. Then EaseUS OS2Go will start to create the Windows Installation media. It usually takes a while to download a ISO file, the time it takes depend on your OS and Network condition. When the progress reaches 100%, the USB drive should be bootable now.
Step 5. Insert the Windows Installation media to your computer and start the installation process.
Using Windows 10 Media Creation Tool is another way to help you create Windows installation media. It allows you to make Windows installation media to install a fresh copy of Windows 10, reinstall Windows 10, or perform a clean installation. In addition, it lets you download a Windows 10 Home or Pro version, and you can pick the 32-bit or 64-bit version.
You can follow the instruction below to create a Windows installation media USB drive.
Step 1. Go to Windows 10 download page, and tap Download tool now for downloading and installing it. It allows you to download Windows 10 Disc Image (ISO File) for creating a bootable USB. After installation, launch this tool.
Step 2. Select the "Create installation media for another PC" option under the What do you want to do window, and tap Next.
Step 3. Select the Language, Edition, and Architecture. Besides you can also uncheck the option "Use the recommendation for this PC" and respecify by yourself. Then, tap Next.
Step 4. Select the USB flash drive under Choose which media to use page.
Step 5. Select the USB connected to your computer, and tap Next.
Step 6. The Windows Media Creation Tool will download Windows 10 to the USB drive.
Step 7. "Your USB flash drive is ready" will show on your screen when it is finished. Then, tap Finish.
Now, you can use the Windows 10 bootable USB to install Windows 10 step by step on your computer.
The third way is creating a bootable USB with Rufus. Rufus is an open-source and practical tool that can help you create Windows 10 installation media from ISO by burning the Windows 10 ISO file to the USB drive. But you still need to download the Windows 10 ISO file from Microsoft's official site. The detailed steps are as follows:
Step 1. Download Rufus from Rufus' official website.
Step 2. Launch this tool, then insert a USB drive (with a capacity over 8G) into your computer.
Step 3. Select the target USB drive from the dropdown menu, then select the Windows 10 ISO file. Then, tap START to create a Windows 10 bootable USB from ISO.
Step 4. When the Status shows READY in green, hit CLOSE to exit Rufus.
That is all about how to create Windows 10 installation media. In short, you can use EaseUS OS2Go, Windows Media Creation Tool, and Rufus to help you create installation media for Windows 10. And you can pick any of these methods to create a Windows bootable USB drive or DVD for a clean installation of Windows 10.
But in terms of flexibility, practicality, and convenience, EaseUS OS2Go is inevitably your best choice. It can help you create a Windows installation media without downloading an ISO file and perform other tasks. Just download and try it to explore more valuable features.
1. How to create Windows 10 installer USB?
To create a Windows 11/10 bootable USB, the easiest method is to use a professional bootable USB creator tool, like EaseUS OS2Go. It can help create a bootable USB drive without downloading the Windows Disc Image (ISO file).
2. How to create bootable media Windows 10 from ISO?
If you want to create Windows 10 bootable media from an ISO file, you can use EaseUS OS2Go, Windows Media Creation Tool, and Rufus to help you.
3. Does Windows 10 media creation tool still work?
The Windows Media Creation Tool still works, naturally, with certain restrictions. The first is that the OS you are using now needs an authentic copy with a product key. Instead of entering a purchased Windows 10 license key, you can do this to obtain a digital license for the latest version of Windows 10. And sometimes, you may encounter the Windows Media Creation Tool not working issue.
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