The tool helps perform an in-place upgrade or create a bootable installation media using a removable drive to perform a clean installation.

However, if you do not want to wait for the automatic upgrade, you can download the Windows 10 (version 22H2, 21H2, and older releases) installation files onto a USB flash drive using the Media Creation Tool.

Instead, Microsoft upgrades computers gradually, taking some time until the new version reaches every device. When a new version of Windows 10 becomes available, not everyone gets the latest release on the same day. On Windows 10, you can create a bootable USB drive with multiple tools, and in this guide, you will learn how.

Alternatively, open “Rufus,” use the “Download” option to grab the Windows 10 ISO, choose the USB media settings, and click the “Start” button to create the Windows 10 bootable USB flash drive.

To create a Windows 10 bootable USB, download and open the “Media Creation Tool,” connect a flash drive to the computer, select the “Create installation media” option, and continue choosing the “USB flash drive” option.

Windows 10 boot drive