How to Use Windows Media Creation Tool to Install Windows 10, 8, 7?
What is Windows Media Creation Tool?
Windows Media Creation Tool is a utility developed by Microsoft that allows you to create a Windows installation USB or directly upgrade your system to the latest Windows version.
It is very helpful when you need a brand new Windows installation on your PC, like you want to run some software that can only work with certain Windows OS. And here are the steps and screenshots of how to use Windows Media Creation Tool to install Windows 10, 8, 7 on your PC.
To ensure that your device is backed up, save all important files to cloud storage or another external hard drive. This will prevent data loss in case the device is damaged or lost.
How to Use Windows Media Creation Tool to install Windows 10, 8, 7?
To install Windows 10, you can use the Windows Media Creation Tool, which allows you to create a bootable USB drive or CD/DVD to install the operating system. This tool can be downloaded from Microsoft's official website and is a straightforward way to get started with installing Windows 10 on your device.
Step 1. Create a Windows installation media
Before getting started, please make the following preparations:
- A USB flash drive with at least 8GB storage space
- Windows system product key
- Back up all your files on the PC and your USB drive, as all data on the computer and USB will be erased.
1. Download the Windows Media Creation Tool from Microsoft, and run it.
2. Choose "Create installation media" and click "Next".
✍Note: The "Upgrade this PC now" option allows you to directly upgrade your system on this PC.
3. To begin, select a media type to load, such as a USB flash drive, and click the "Next" button.
Once the Windows 10 installation media is created, the program will run, and when it's finished, the USB drive can be inserted into another PC to install Windows 10.
4. Insert a Windows installation USB into another PC, turn it on, and tap the function key to enter the BIOS setup as soon as the first screen appears.
5. When you enter the Boot tab, choose "Change Boot Order", set the USB as the boot device, and click "F10" to save the change.
6. The Windows installation process will be initiated, prompting you to select a language and then guide you through the installation steps.
How to create a Windows bootable media to run Windows 11, 10, 8, 7?
To create a bootable Windows USB using Qiling Disk Master Professional, you can simply insert a USB drive, select the Windows ISO file you want to install, and the software will automatically create a bootable USB drive for you, allowing you to install the desired Windows system without the need for the Windows Media Creation Tool. This process is straightforward and efficient, making it a convenient alternative for creating a Windows bootable USB.
Qiling Disk Master allows you to install a full Windows system on a USB or external hard drive, making it possible to run a Windows system on a PC without installation. Additionally, it enables booting a Windows system on a Macbook.
You can download the demo version by clicking the button to see how to use it.
When the process is finished, you can use the USB to boot up other computers by inserting it. To do this, you'll need to enter the BIOS settings and set the USB as the boot device. Additionally, if you want to run Windows on a Mac, you'll need to click the Apple icon to enter System Preferences and select the USB as the startup disk.
Conclusion
The Windows Media Creation Tool is a useful utility that allows you to upgrade and install a new system on your PC, making it a good option for creating a portable Windows OS when you need to run two different systems on your computer.
Qiling Disk Master also offers a feature called "Migrate OS to SSD", which allows users to clone a system partition from one PC to another. This can be done by cloning the system partition to a USB drive and then migrating it to the target PC.
✍Note: Qiling Disk Master supports most Windows mainstream systems, but for Windows Server, Qiling Disk Master Server is recommended instead.
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