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WellsHart
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Jul 18, 2025

The best way to make windows 10 installation media for usb boot?

Can't get into my Windows 10 PC because of blue screen of death. Tried the troubleshooting feature and safe boot but unfortunately did not work in my case. I need to make a windows 10 installation me...
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zkinks
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Jul 18, 2025

To make Windows 10 installation media free, follow these steps:

1. Download the Media Creation Tool:
   Click on Download tool now to get the Media Creation Tool.

2. Run the Media Creation Tool:
   Open the downloaded file.
   Accept the license terms.

3. Create Installation Media:
   Choose Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC and click Next.
   Select language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit). You can usually leave these as recommended for your PC.

4. Choose Media Type:
    Select USB flash drive (at least 8GB of space, note that it will be formatted) or ISO file.
    If you choose ISO, you'll need to burn it to a DVD later.

5. Make Windows 10 installation media:
   Follow prompts to select your USB drive or save the ISO file.
   The tool will download Windows 10 files and create the bootable media.

6. Use the Media to Install Windows 10:
   Insert the USB or DVD into your target PC.
   Restart the PC and boot from the USB or DVD (you might need to change boot order in BIOS/UEFI).
   Follow on-screen instructions to install or repair Windows 10.

A valid Windows 10 product key is required for activation after installation, but you can install and use Windows 10 without activation with limited features.