STEP 1. Visit MS site

Download media creation tool from official MS site.

  1. Navigate to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
  2. Click “Download tool now” button
  3. Click “Save File” button in popup window

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STEP 2. Run the tool

  1. Run the tool and… wait for the next screen

Media creation tool

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STEP 3. Read license terms

  1. Read all hundred+ pages of this legal bullshit
  2. Click “Accept” button

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STEP 4. Installation method

  1. Click “Create installation media”. We need ISO file.
  2. Click “Next” button

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STEP 5.

Windows type selection

  1. Language - select whatever language you want. My choice is English.
  2. Edition - we need Windows 10
  3. Architecture - 64-bit (x64). Never select x32 for your rig!
  4. 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 excellent instruction on how to install additional interface languages for Windows 10.

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STEP 6. Media type selection

  1. 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.
  2. Architecture - 64-bit (x64). Never select x32 for your rig!
  3. Click “Next” button

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STEP 7. Naming ISO file

  1. Select a path for saving your ISO. Remember it ;)
  2. 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.
  3. Click “Save” button

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STEP 8. Downloading

Just wait. It depends on your internet connection. File size is approx 4Gb

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STEP 9. Finish

  1. Remember or note location of the file and click “Finish” button

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Continue to the next step “Creating bootable USB drive”