iso to a DVD, ignore this completely and select Finish. It will then spend some time checking the files its downloaded to make sure they are intact:
The Windows 10 Media Creation Tool will now Download the Windows 10 setup files: iso and creating a Bootable USB with Rufus. The tool can make a Bootable USB directly but in my experience this is less reliable than downloading the. iso of another Language and Clean Install… It's sole purpose is to prevent cheap exports particularly from China and India where Microsoft lowered the price of a Windows License because piracy was previously an issue. You can't readily switch language once Windows is installed.
Microsoft's implementation of these Editions have been seen "as pay for full functionality" opposed to a more Secure Edition and are hence quite unpopular.
This is an Edition where you are locked into installing software certified by Microsoft such as Microsoft Office 365 and Apps available via the Microsoft Store. Like the European Commission they are extremely unpopular even in European Union countries. These are inferior to the Standard Editions and exist only because the European Commission filed a lawsuit against Microsoft.
I advise using the 64 Bit (圆4) architecture in almost all cases as the 32 Bit (x86) architecture is more or less falling into obsolesce. The Wind.iso contains the following Editions: To switch to English (UK) ensure you uncheck Use "Recommended Settings for this PC" and select English (UK) opposed to English (US):Įdition just gives the option "Windows 10" but can be ignored because you will get an all in one. Note if you are running Windows 7 English even with UK customisations, Microsoft will assume that the install is English (US) and give you an inferior English (US). The Windows 10 Media Creation Tool will automatically select the Language, Edition and architecture matching your current install. I will download an English UK (English International) installation. Select Create Installation Media for another PC: Double click the MediaCreationTool to launch it: Right click the MediaCreationTool.exe and select properties:Ĭheck the file version in this case the version is 9.15 which means the Media Creation Tool is for Build 16299 otherwise known as RS3, version 1709 or the Fall Creators Update. Wait for the tool to Download then open your Download folder:
This will take you to the software download page for the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool if you are using a computer that is running Windows 7 or later. The Windows 10 Media Creation Tool is available to download from here:
iso reducing installation failure via the selection of the wrong Windows Edition or from obtaining an incomplete download. isos created from the Windows 10 Media Creation are multi-edition and the Media Creation Tool checks the setup files before creating the installation. The Media Creation Tool is a small application which can be used to Download Windows 10 Setup Files and Create a Windows 10. All Activation Mechanisms with Windows 7 Keys still work despite Microsoft only marketing a 1 year free upgrade. The COA is often found in the battery compartment of laptops. Once the 25 Digit Product Key is manually input the installation media will select the correct corresponding Edition of Windows 10 OEM to install. Windows 10 Version 1709 Installation media accepts all Windows 7 OEM Product Keys although they have to be manually input as they are physically printed on a paper Code of Authenticity (COA). All Activation Mechanisms with Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 Keys still work despite Microsoft only marketing a 1 year free upgrade. Windows 8.1 OEM Product Keys and Windows 10 OEM Product Keys during installation and automatically selects the correct corresponding Edition of Windows 10 OEM to install. The Windows 10 Version 1709 Installation media automatically inputs all mainstream Windows 8 OEM Product Keys. isos can be Downloaded from Microsoft by visiting their website. Thanks in advance for leaving any donations Philip.