Download and run the media creation tool to get started. For more information on how to use the tool, see the instructions below.

Here’s when to use these instructions:
If you are installing Windows 10 on a PC that runs Windows XP or Windows Vista, or if you need to create installation media to install Windows 10 on a different PC, see the section below entitled Using the tool to create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) to install Windows 10 on a different PC.
Note: Before you install Windows 10, check that your PC meets the system requirements for Windows 10. We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for any additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
The tool will start downloading and then installing Windows 10. This table shows which edition of Windows 10 will be installed on your PC. Windows 10 Enterprise isn’t available in the media creation tool. For more info, go to the Volume Licensing Service Centre.
| Your current edition of Windows | Windows 10 edition Note: If you have an N edition of Windows on your PC, choose the N equivalent of Windows 10 for creating installation media. |
|---|---|
|
Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 8/8.1 Windows 8.1 with Bing Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
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Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 8 Pro Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8/8.1 Professional with Media Centre Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
|
Windows 8/8.1 Single Language
Windows 8 Single Language with Bing | Windows 10 Home Single Language |
|
Windows 8/8.1 Chinese Language Edition
Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing | Windows 10 Home China |
| Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
| Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Follow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) that you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation or reinstall Windows 10.
Before you download the tool make sure you have:
Check a few things on the PC where you want to install Windows 10:
If you have Office 2010 or earlier and choose to perform a clean install of Windows 10, you will need to locate your Office product key. For tips on locating your product key, check Find your Office 2010 product key or Enter the product key for your Office 2007 program.
Using the tool to create installation media:
Select the language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for Windows 10. This table will help you decide which edition of Windows 10 you’ll choose:
| Your current edition of Windows | Windows 10 edition Note: If you have an N edition of Windows on your PC, choose the N equivalent of Windows 10 for creating installation media. |
|---|---|
|
Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 8/8.1 Windows 8.1 with Bing Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
|
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 8 Pro Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8/8.1 Professional with Media Centre Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
|
Windows 8/8.1 Single Language
Windows 8 Single Language with Bing | Windows 10 Home Single Language |
|
Windows 8/8.1 Chinese Language Edition
Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing | Windows 10 Home China |
| Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
| Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Before you install Windows 10, it’s a good idea to save any work and back up your PC before you start. If you used the media creation tool to download an ISO file for Windows 10, you’ll need to burn it to a DVD before following these steps.
If you restart your PC and your current version of Windows starts, you might have to open a boot menu or change the boot order in your PC's BIOS or UEFI settings, so that your PC boots from the media. To open a boot menu or change the boot order, you'll typically need to press a combination of keys (such as F2, F12, Delete, or Esc) immediately after you turn on your PC. For instructions on changing the boot order for your PC, check the documentation that came with your PC or go to the manufacturer's website.
If changing the boot menu or order doesn't work, try again by signing in to Windows, shutting down and then starting your PC.
If you downloaded an ISO file for Windows 10, the file is saved locally at the location you selected. If you have a third-party DVD burning program installed on your computer that you would prefer to use to create the installation DVD, you might be able to open that program by going to the location where the file is saved and double-clicking the ISO file. Or, you can right-click the ISO file, select Open with and choose your preferred DVD burning software.
If you want to use the Windows Disk Image Burner to create an installation DVD, go to the location where the ISO file is saved. Right-click the ISO file and select Properties. On the General tab, click Change and select Windows Explorer for the program you would like to use to open ISO files and select Apply. Then right-click the ISO file and select Burn disc image.
If you want to install Windows 10 directly from the ISO file without using a DVD or flash drive, you can do so by mounting the ISO file. This will perform an upgrade of your current operating system to Windows 10.
To mount the ISO file:
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