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Look for a good windows 10 media creation tool for os install
One of my backup PCs is still running the legacy Windows 7 Home edition. Unfortunately, many of the modern apps are not working well in Windows 7. I heard it could be better upgrading the PC to Windo...
There are a few common pitfalls and errors you definitely want to dodge when using the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool.
- If your USB stick is old, flaky, or has bad sectors, the creation process might fail, or the installer might crash during install. You can use a good-quality, freshly formatted USB (at least 8GB). I’ve had better luck with new or freshly wiped drives.
- Sometimes, if other USB devices are plugged in, like external drives or dongles, they can interfere or confuse the boot process. Just unplug anything unnecessary—stick only the installer USB and the keyboard/mouse.
- The Media Creation Tool downloads the latest Windows files. If your internet drops out mid-download, it can corrupt the ISO or cause errors. Use a stable connection, preferably wired, if possible.
- Some antivirus programs might interfere with the creation process, flagging it as suspicious. Temporarily disable antivirus software during creation (don’t forget to turn it back on afterward).
- After creating the media, if your PC isn’t set to boot from USB first, you’ll get stuck at boot or see errors. Double-check your BIOS/UEFI settings and set USB as the first boot device before rebooting.
- Not all old hardware supports Windows 10 Media Creation Tool well, and sometimes drivers aren’t available. Do a quick check that your PC meets Windows 10 requirements before starting.