Upgrade To Windows 10 Latest Version Using Windows Media Creation Tool

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool is a very useful tool for users to upgrade Windows 10 or reinstall Windows 10. In this article, I will show you how to use Windows 10 Media Creation Tool to make Windows installation media or to download the ISO file with detailed steps and screenshots.

When you want to install or upgrade Windows 10, you will need a Windows 10 installation media like a bootable USB drive or CD/DVD disc. And Windows 10 Media Creation Tool enables you to create an installation USB drive or download its ISO file so that you can burn on to a DVD to install the operating system on a different computer.

It sounds that using Media Creation Tool to upgrade or install windows 10 is very convenient. However, some users don't know what it is and how to make use of this utility.

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Use Windows Media Creation Tool to Upgrade Your PC

Windows Media Creation Tool is also a Windows upgrade tool as it can upgrade your PC to the latest Windows 10 version. According to many Windows 10 users, using Windows Update to upgrade Windows 10 may encounter some errors like the common Windows 10 update error 0x8007007e, leading to upgrade failure.

In this case, it is highly recommended to utilize Windows 10 Media Creation Tool to upgrade Windows 10. With this Windows upgrade tool, you can quickly upgrade your computer to the latest version of Windows 10. Here are detailed steps and screenshots.

Note: If you intend to upgrade your current computer to Windows 10, make sure it
meets the Windows 10 system requirements.

Step 1. Download Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from Microsoft's official website.
Step 2. Run the Media Creation Tool. To run this tool, you need to be an administrator.
Step 3. On this page, select Accept.

Step 4. Wait patiently for Media Creation Tool to get a few things ready. When it's done, you can continue.

Step 5. On the What do you want to do page, select Upgrade this PC now, and then click Next.

Step 6. At this time, the Media Creation Tool will download some files for updates and then check your PC. This process may take some time. Just wait patiently and it won't be too long.

Step 7. Read the license terms and click Accept.

Step 8. Wait for Media Creation Tool to check for updates.

Step 9. Windows 10 Media Creation Tool will check for your PC again and make sure you are ready to install it.

Step 10. When you get this page, you'll see a recap of what you've chosen, and what will be kept through the upgrade. Choose Change what to keep, you can select what to keep by yourself.

Step 11. Choose whether you would like to Keep personal files and apps, Keep personal files only, or keep Nothing during the upgrade. After selection, then click Next to continue.

Step 12. Close any running applications and when you're ready, select Install. During the installation, your PC will restart for a few times. Please don't turn off your PC.