Windows 10 - Create install media or download ISO from Microsoft

Richard Hay, Senior Content Producer

July 29, 2015

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Windows 10 - Create install media or download ISO from Microsoft

 

29 July 2015 means Windows 10 has arrived and Microsoft has made it easy for any users to create their installation media to install the new OS.

This means if you understand the terms USB, ISO and installation media then you can jump the reservation line and begin your Windows 10 installation right now.

You can access the 32 and 64 bit version of the media creation tool from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

See the screenshots in this gallery for images of the process and what to expect.

The following are needed to use these tools:

  • An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply).

  • Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.

  • A blank USB or DVD (and DVD burner) with at least 4 GB of space if you want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, because any content on it will be deleted.

  • Your account must have administrator privileges.

 

About the Author

Richard Hay

Senior Content Producer, IT Pro Today (Informa Tech)

I served for 29 plus years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in November 2011. My work background in the Navy was telecommunications related so my hobby of computers fit well with what I did for the Navy. I consider myself a tech geek and enjoy most things in that arena.

My first website – AnotherWin95.com – came online in 1995. Back then I used GeoCities Web Hosting for it and WindowsObserver.com is the result of the work I have done on that site since 1995.

In January 2010 my community contributions were recognized by Microsoft when I received my first Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for the Windows Operating System. Since then I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP each subsequent year since that initial award. I am also a member of the inaugural group of Windows Insider MVPs which began in 2016.

I previously hosted the Observed Tech PODCAST for 10 years and 317 episodes and now host a new podcast called Faith, Tech, and Space. 

I began contributing to Penton Technology websites in January 2015 and in April 2017 I was hired as the Senior Content Producer for Penton Technology which is now Informa Tech. In that role, I contribute to ITPro Today and cover operating systems, enterprise technology, and productivity.

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