Please note that this article is not an upgrade guide: if you're planning to upgrade from Windows 7 or 8, follow our Windows 10 upgrade guide.

This is largely because most people that have Windows 10 will have upgraded from a previous installation of Windows (7 or 8) and so won't have the boxed copy with the installation media.Īs such, our guide covers everything you need to know about installing Windows 10 from scratch, including downloading the installation files, creating boot media and how to clean install if you've previously upgraded to the new OS from Windows 7 or Windows 8. Although it can’t do anything else, if you need to get the most recent Microsoft OS, it is the right application.Although the procedure of installing Windows 10 from scratch isn't that much different from installing other versions of Windows, there are a few things to go through first before you start. As Windows operates it, they ensure you of the authenticity of what you are getting. With the MCT, you gain access to the latest Windows 10 version available for your PC. It contains all the specialised releases, as well for those who need a specific one. Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool lets you download any version of Microsoft OS that you need. This feature is essential for transporting it to UEFI-based PCs. However, unlike MCT, it lets you choose which partition will boot it. Rufus is an excellent option for creating bootable drives. Even though it does download the ISO for you, you have to burn it onto a CD. You cannot select which version you want, as is possible with Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool. It does not have utility beyond downloading the OS version that Microsoft deems best. It displays each option and what will happen if you choose that step. Media Creation Tool will guide you step by step through each process. The design is rather simplistic and straightforward.

Windows creation tool