media creation tool

The small open‑source utility ecosystem that helps users install Windows 11 on older machines just took another step: the developer behind Flyby11 has expanded the project into Flyoobe and pushed an ISO‑aware update that adds preview Out‑of‑Box Experience (OOBE) windows, improved ISO mounting...

Flyoobe’s 1.2 release quietly expands a well‑known Windows 11 installer bypass into a fuller Out‑Of‑Box Experience (OOBE) toolkit — adding preview OOBE windows designed to work with Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool and Rufus, tightening ISO handling, and trimming memory use — while the project’s...

Microsoft’s messaging around the Windows 10 Creators Update has been clearer than some secondary reports suggest: the update (version 1703, build 15063) was scheduled for a phased public rollout beginning April 11, 2017, with manual install options opening a few days earlier — and not on April 4...

Microsoft has quietly pushed an emergency mitigation and updated guidance after a late‑2024 Windows 11 installation‑media bug left some freshly installed systems unable to accept subsequent security updates, forcing affected users and IT teams into painful workarounds including media rebuilds...

Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 August 2025 cumulative update (KB5063878) is causing installation failures in certain enterprise scenarios and has pushed an emergency mitigation while engineers work on a permanent fix. The issue surfaces as error code 0x80240069 when updates are...

Windows 10 reaches its official end of support on October 14, 2025 — and if you intend to run, repair, or virtualize the OS after that date, downloading and archiving an official Windows 10 ISO today is the simplest, safest hedge against broken links, tampered images, and last‑minute panic...

Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025 — but you do not have to be left scrambling on day one: there are short-term safety nets (Microsoft’s consumer ESU options), practical archiving steps (download and verify an official ISO now), and longer-term migration choices (upgrade to Windows...

Upgrading to Windows 11 is a significant step for many users, and utilizing the Windows 11 Installation Assistant can streamline this process. This tool, developed by Microsoft, facilitates a smooth transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11, ensuring that your files, applications, and settings...

As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-life date for Windows 10, many PC users and IT professionals face a critical question: how to upgrade to Windows 11, even if hardware doesn’t officially meet Microsoft’s strict new requirements. With Windows 11 bringing an updated design, enhanced...

Windows 11 continues to evolve with each release, and for those who value a clean slate or simply want the latest out-of-the-box experience, the Media Creation Tool (MCT) has emerged as an indispensable utility. With the newest update, the MCT now allows users to install Windows 11 version 24H2...

Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool—long the go-to utility for installing and reinstalling Windows—has recently received a significant update, quietly aligning itself with the latest and greatest Windows 11 release: version 24H2, build 26100.4349. This enhancement represents much more than a routine...

When faced with the aggravating reality of a Windows 11 installation that keeps looping back to the setup screen after each reboot, even the most seasoned Windows enthusiast can feel bewildered. This vexing cycle not only hinders your ability to deploy a fresh operating system but can also...

Upgrade to Windows 11 for Free on Unsupported PCs – Your Ultimate Guide With Windows 10’s sunset looming and security patches set to vanish after October 2025, many Windows users are eagerly eyeing Windows 11 for its enhanced performance, modern interface, and improved security features. For a...

For countless Windows enthusiasts and IT professionals, the quest to install Windows 10 Pro without the Media Creation Tool—and without bowing to Microsoft’s ever-tightening hardware requirements—has become nothing short of a rite of passage. Whether driven by nostalgia for aging yet perfectly...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a serious vulnerability found in Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2. This security flaw specifically affects devices installed or updated using outdated physical installation media such as...

If you've ever stared at your screen and wondered why creating a truly clean, bootable Windows 10 64-bit image feels like contending with a Kafkaesque bureaucracy, rest assured: you're not alone. The landscape of Windows installations, with its ever-shifting demands—now including the...

There’s an almost Pavlovian response to seeing a “Page Not Found” error when hunting for some elusive tech treasure online—an equal blend of disappointment, suspicion, and, let’s admit it, a trace of relief that perhaps you were spared from malware after all. When it comes to navigating the...

There comes a time in every technology user’s life when a tired, sluggish desktop or a parade of replacement hardware inevitably leads to one simple question: do I dare perform a clean install of Windows… again? For those in the know—especially the IT crowd who moonlight as unofficial family...

Microsoft’s Windows 11 has brought a wealth of features and a refreshed interface—but with creativity sometimes comes clutter. If you’re noticing more ads, suggestions, and nudges for Microsoft services everywhere—from your Start menu to pop-up notifications—rest assured you’re not alone. In...

Introduction Encountering errors during a Windows update can be an all too familiar experience for many users of the platform. One such error, known as 0x80073713, typically arises when system components have become corrupted. This error disrupts the installation of crucial updates, hampering...