Free windows 10 download to flash drive

Privacy policy. The steps described on this page assume you have Windows installation media and access to a Windows technician PC. If you're looking for an easy, automated way to create a bootable USB Windows installation drive, see:. If Mark Partition as Active isn't available, you can instead use diskpart to select the partition and mark it active.

Optional: add an unattend file to automate the installation process. For more information, see Automate Windows Setup. Is that possible? Many people want to install Windows 10 onto a USB flash drive. Step 3. Click the button, then click the button and select the Windows 10 installation ISO file from the open dialog box. Step 4. Please select the edition of Windows you want to install, then click "Next". Step 5. To get started, click Update now. Update now Privacy. Create Windows 10 installation media To get started, you will first need to have a license to install Windows Download tool now Privacy.

Select Download tool , and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool. On the License terms page, if you accept the license terms, select Accept.

On the What do you want to do? Your copy of Windows 10 will automatically activate later using your digital license. Select Change what to keep to set whether you would like to Keep personal files and apps , or Keep personal files only , or choose to keep Nothing during the upgrade. It might take some time to install Windows 10, and your PC will restart a few times. Before you download the tool make sure you have: An internet connection internet service provider fees may apply.

Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download. System requirements. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.

Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. DaveM Independent Advisor. JoeThiesen Independent Advisor. I'm sorry to hear that you're having problems, but I'm here to help. Hopefully that helps. Please let me know if I can assist you with anything else. In reply to JoeThiesen's post on June 16, Good morning and thank you for providing the link. However, this link does step through how to create a flash drive for reinstalling Windows 10 but it does not allow me to select which edition I need, for example, I need Windows 10 Home.

Windows 10 Home is not an option from teh link you provided. How can I get Windows 10 Home onto my flash drive for re-installation?

In reply to MPB1's post on June 16, You'll have the option after you download the tool. Hi Joe and thank you for taking time to share your advice.