Installing Windows on a computer is one of those tasks that Microsoft tried to make easier, right down to the simple process we have right now. Previously, to do an installation of this operating system, we needed a disk with a copy of the software. However, CDs fell out of use, giving way to so-called ISO images, a much more convenient mechanism than physical discs. In that sense, If you want to get an ISO image to install Windows 10 or 11, we are going to show you how to do it through the Media Creation Tool application.
It is a tool made available by Microsoft to facilitate the updating and installation of its operating systems. A) Yes, We are talking about a native and safe option to download a copy of Windows and avoid third-party sites.
Media Creation Tool functions
Although we will focus here on obtaining a copy of Windows through the Media Creation Tool, it is worth learning what we can do with it in various scenarios. One of its most useful functions is the update or upgrade of the operating system. This way, if you have a computer running Windows XP, 7, Vista, 8 or 8.1, just running the application will bring it to Windows 10.
On the other hand, we have the creation of an installation medium that is precisely the function that we will occupy to obtain the ISO image. This option appears for the purpose of updating computers that are not connected to the Internet. The function that we discussed before requires an active internet connection on the computer to carry out the process. So, for offline scenarios, we can create an installation media on a USB stick.
Likewise, it is a very useful alternative because it allows us to have a USB memory ready to install Windows 10 on any computer. Besides, if you don't have a USB stick handy, you can also just get the ISO image. We will review each of these processes.
Steps to obtain an ISO image
If you want to get a Windows 10 ISO image, you don't have to resort to third-party websites, torrents, or alternative options. Microsoft makes available the possibility of obtaining one of the Media Creation Tool, downloading it from its own servers. These give us the assurance that we are downloading a malware-free file and that the system we installed is completely clean from the start.
Download Media Creation Tool
Our first step will be to download the tool and for this we only have to enter at this link.
There you will see a section identified as “Create Windows 10 Installation Media” and just below you will have the “Download Now” button. This will trigger the download of the app immediately.
Get the Windows 10 ISO
Once you have the executable, double click on it and wait for the first screen with the terms and conditions to appear.
Click on "OK" and you will go to the next section where the wizard asks what do you want to do? and displays two options: Update this PC now and Create installation media.
We are interested in the second one, select it and click on «Next». Next, you will go to choose the language, edition and architecture of Windows 10 that you want to install. Then click on “Next”.
Right away, the wizard will present a couple of options: USB Flash Drive and ISO File.
This refers to the type of installation media you want to use, so the first is to create a USB and the second is to download the ISO. In that sense, select "ISO File" and click "Next" to display the Windows Explorer window and choose where you want to save the file.
In this way, you will have an ISO image ready to make any USB memory bootable.
Create a USB installation media
As we mentioned at the beginning, in addition to obtaining an ISO image, the Media Creation Tool application allows us to prepare a USB memory to install Windows as if it were a disk. To do this, run the tool and follow the same process that we discussed before, until you reach the section that refers to the type of media that will be used.. At this point, instead of choosing "ISO file" Choose "usb flash drive» and click «Next«. It should be noted that, previously, you must have connected the USB memory in question.
The program will detect it and we only have to click on next to start the download process of the operating system and later, the set-up of the USB that you connected.
These two procedures are essential for any user or technician looking to install Windows on a computer. It is also worth noting that Media Creation Tool is capable of obtaining Windows 10 and also Windows 11, so you can follow the same steps to have the latest operating system. It is a very easy to use tool and it is enough to have a good internet connection to complete the task quickly.