To create a Windows installer, specifically the installation media for Windows 11, you can use the official Media Creation Tool provided by Microsoft.
Creating Windows 11 Installation Media
This process allows you to create a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD, which can be used to install or reinstall Windows 11 on a PC.
Here are the steps:
- Go to the Download Windows 11 site. You'll find the necessary tools here.
- Under the section titled "Create Windows 11 Installation Media," select Download Now. This action downloads the official tool, named MediaCreationTool.exe, to your computer.
- Run MediaCreationTool.exe. Double-click the downloaded file to launch the application. The Media Creation Tool will then guide you through the necessary steps to select your language and Windows edition, and choose whether to create a USB flash drive or an ISO file (which can be burned to a DVD).
What You Need
Before starting, ensure you have the following:
- An internet connection.
- Sufficient storage space on your computer for the download.
- A blank USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of space, or a blank DVD (and DVD burner) if you choose that option. Note that any content on the USB drive will be erased.
Step-by-Step Guide using the Tool
The MediaCreationTool.exe will guide you through a series of prompts. You'll typically need to:
- Accept the license terms.
- Select the language, architecture (usually 64-bit), and edition of Windows 11 you want to install. By default, it recommends options based on your current PC.
- Choose which media to use:
- USB flash drive: The tool will make the drive bootable.
- ISO file: You'll need to burn this file to a DVD or mount it later.
- Select the specific USB drive if you chose that option.
- The tool will then download the necessary files and create the installation media.
Once the process is complete, you will have a bootable USB drive or DVD ready to install Windows 11.
