**STEP 1.** Visit MS site Download [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10|media creation tool]] from official MS site. - Navigate to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 - Click ''"Download tool now"'' button - Click ''"Save File"'' button in popup window {{:windows:mediacreationtool_00.png?direct&400|Media creation tool download}} {{material>attachment}}{{:windows:mediacreationtool_00.pdn|mediacreationtool_00.pdn}} ---- **STEP 2.** Run the tool - Run the tool and... wait for the next screen {{:windows:mediacreationtool_01.png?direct&400|Media creation tool}} {{material>attachment}}{{:windows:mediacreationtool_01.pdn|mediacreationtool_01.pdn}} ---- **STEP 3.** Read license terms - Read all hundred+ pages of this legal bullshit - Click ''"Accept"'' button {{:windows:mediacreationtool_02.png?direct&400|Media creation tool}} {{material>attachment}}{{:windows:mediacreationtool_02.pdn|mediacreationtool_02.pdn}} ---- **STEP 4.** Installation method - Click ''"Create installation media"''. We need ISO file. - Click ''"Next"'' button {{:windows:mediacreationtool_03.png?direct&400|Media creation tool}} {{material>attachment}}{{:windows:mediacreationtool_03.pdn|mediacreationtool_03.pdn}} ---- **{{anchor:step5:STEP 5.}}** Windows type selection - ''Language'' - select whatever language you want. My choice is English. - ''Edition'' - we need Windows 10 - ''Architecture'' - 64-bit (x64). Never select x32 for your rig! - Click ''"Next"'' button It's possible to install any additional language later. I would recommende to complete installation steps with English and switch to your preferred language after that. Here is an [[https://www.itechtics.com/download-language-packs-windows-10-version-1803/|excellent instruction]] on how to install additional interface languages for Windows 10. {{:windows:mediacreationtool_04.png?direct&400|Media creation tool}} {{material>attachment}}{{:windows:mediacreationtool_04.pdn|mediacreationtool_04.pdn}} ---- **STEP 6.** Media type selection - ''ISO file'' - It's up to you, but I prefer ISO files. At least I can save it and keep it for my next projects if any. - ''Architecture'' - 64-bit (x64). Never select x32 for your rig! - Click ''"Next"'' button {{:windows:mediacreationtool_05.png?direct&400|Media creation tool}} {{material>attachment}}{{:windows:mediacreationtool_05.pdn|mediacreationtool_05.pdn}} ---- **STEP 7.** Naming ISO file - Select a path for saving your ISO. Remember it ;) - Give the file a meaningful name. Just imagine that you have several ISO files in one location and you have to tell them apart from each other. Just use build number and architecture. - Click ''"Save"'' button {{:windows:mediacreationtool_06.png?direct&400|Media creation tool}} {{material>attachment}}{{:windows:mediacreationtool_06.pdn|mediacreationtool_06.pdn}} ---- **STEP 8.** Downloading Just wait. It depends on your internet connection. File size is approx 4Gb {{:windows:mediacreationtool_07.png?direct&400|Media creation tool}} {{material>attachment}}{{:windows:mediacreationtool_07.pdn|mediacreationtool_07.pdn}} ---- **STEP 9.** Finish - Remember or note location of the file and click ''"Finish"'' button {{:windows:mediacreationtool_08.png?direct&400|Media creation tool}} {{material>attachment}}{{:windows:mediacreationtool_08.pdn|mediacreationtool_08.pdn}} ---- Continue to the next step [[bootable_usb|“Creating bootable USB drive” ]]