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    Windows 10 Power on Gives Two Windows 10 Options

    I had to do a re-install of Windows 10 on my older laptop (HP X360). I used the Windows Media Creation Tool to install a basic system. Everything seems to be working and I have installed most of the programs, address book and Favorites that I need. BUT, one thing that I don't understand is when...
    • hawkeye62
    • Thread
    • bios settings boot options bootable usb dual boot hp envy media creation tool reinstall windows 10
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. A

    Windows 10 Windows10 ISO validation and installation

    Users from the Russian Federation can currently get iso only through the windows media creation tool service. And since microsoft does not provide checksums, there is no way to check the created image, moreover, the checksums of the files vary with each new launch. Based on the above, I have a...
    • alhimik
    • Thread
    • checksum hardware issues image generation installation iso media creation tool motherboard support validation windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  3. Z

    How to create image/clone of entire windows 10 to a .iso file, that can be uploaded on virtualbox?

    Hi Guys, How to create image/clone of entire windows 10 to a .iso file, that can be uploaded on virtualbox? MediaCreationTool is stuck on 0%. What alternative software achieves this?
    • ztplru
    • Thread
    • backup clone disk imaging guide installation iso media creation tool software virtualbox windows 10
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
  4. T

    Windows 10 Will Installing Windows Using Media Tool Delete My Data?

    will i lose my data when i install windows.iso using Media Tool?
    • T00mek
    • Thread
    • backup data loss installation iso media creation tool software upgrade windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. shadows

    Windows 10 Windows 10 home freezes after update 21H1 ver. 19043.1288

    Hi Windows Forum I have been experiencing some rather annoying issues with my WIndows 10 Home Edition. At random times it either gives me a blue screen where it says "Your PC closed unexpected, please restart" or just this evening after opening Battlefield 3 while having a administrating program...
    • shadows
    • Thread
    • blue screen bootable usb crash error freezes gaming home edition loading screen media creation tool pc maintenance performance reboot repair software conflict system issues tech support troubleshooting update windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. iiEleven11

    Windows 10 Can't double click to open .bat files

    I have a couple of batch files that i run when i play a specific game. I used to be able to double click them to execute some commands. Now i am forced to right click and run as admin. I feel like i've tried everything to fix this even gone as far as trying a new account. I know media creation...
    • iiEleven11
    • Thread
    • batch file double click environment variables file association gaming setup media creation tool run as administrator troubleshooting windows settings
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. C

    Windows 10 Transferring Windows 10 to a new computer.

    I created a Windows 10 recovery drive on USB a while ago and I reckon I could create an updated version from ;media creation tool'. Can anyone tell me if I can then use this to install Windows 10 on a new PC when I stop using this 8 year old slow model? I have a product code for the original...
    • clifric
    • Thread
    • installation media creation tool new computer performance issues product code tech support upgrade user guide windows 10 windows recovery
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  8. KennebunkLarry

    Windows 10 Want to reinstall Windows 10 from ISO image on DVD without losing installed program

    Background: A messed up attempt at restoring my Windows 10 Pro state to 3 days earlier using a Macrium Reflect backup corrupted my PC boot record and I was unable to fix it using bootrec and diskpart. So, now I want to reinstall it without losing my programs from an ISO image that I produced...
    • KennebunkLarry
    • Thread
    • backup bitlocker boot record clean install corruption data recovery dvd file explorer installation iso macrium reflect media creation tool programs recovery options reinstall system restore troubleshooting upgrade windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. N

    Windows 10 Fix Windows Media Creation Tool Error 0x80070005-0x90018

    Tried several times to create a USB MediaCreationTool & all I get is error :- 0x80070005-0x90018. can you help pls?
    • nichos
    • Thread
    • 0x80070005 0x90018 access denied error installation media creation tool setup troubleshooting usb windows 10
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. B

    Windows 10 windows upgrade 7 to 10

    I am tasked with upgrading Win 7 workstations to Win 10. I have successfully upgraded two(2) windows 7 machines to Windows 10 using the Media creation tool with the option "Upgrade this PC". The process took about 30 minutes for each and one workstation was a 32-bit OS and the other was a...
    • blmock01
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit computer error event log installation media creation tool ram replicate_oc safe os solutions tips troubleshooting update upgrade windows 10 windows 7 workstation
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  11. D

    Windows 10 Windows 10 install error

    I came here for some assistance regarding a problem I can't seem to overcome. We're a VERY SMALL company with only seven PCs and three laptops, and since I guess I'm the only one with ANY 'knowledge' whatsoever about such things (and I am not, in all truth, all THAT 'knowledgeable' in any real...
    • Dozer99
    • Thread
    • activation backup compatibility configuration error resolution installation issues it support media creation tool migration pc rescue rollback small business software tech help troubleshooting upgrade user experience windows 10 windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  12. LawH

    Windows 10 Creating a Bootable Hard Drive for Dual 32-Bit and 64-Bit Windows Installation

    How can make a hard drive that allows me to install both 64-bit and 32-bit windows into any machine if I plug it into. I don't mean a USB stick, or external hard drive, I mean an actual hard drive. This is my only option right now. I tried the media creation tool but it only allows me to use...
    • LawH
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit bios compatibility dual boot hard drive installation media creation tool usb alternatives
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  13. O

    Windows 10 Avoid login screen, password etc

    I’m beefing up my laptop (which in any event needs a new cooling fan (sounds like a 737 starting up sometimes) and battery (short charge time and looks a bit lumpy) with a new SSD. I’ve retrieved the product key just in case, and this is going to be a completely fresh installation using the...
    • oscarcat
    • Thread
    • asus best practices bloatware clean install encryption home page home use installation laptop maintenance media creation tool password ssd tech tips user experience windows update
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  14. C

    Windows 10 Cannot boot from USB or HDD

    So I am trying to dual boot windows 10, but I cannot boot from any usb or hdd I install it on. I have used the media creation tool, on two computers, and 3 different usb's. But I get the error as follows: Due to this I am unable to install any copy at all. Please help it's starting to piss me off!
    • ClutchK1ck
    • Thread
    • boot issues bootable usb dual boot error hdd boot installation issues media creation tool troubleshooting user support windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  15. kemical

    Windows 10 Windows 10 October 2018 Update

    The Windows 10 October 2018 Update is finally here! Download the iso/usb install using the Media Creation Tool here: Link Removed
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • 2-in-1 device customers device compatibility feature updates feedback installation machine learning media creation tool october update phased rollout privacy sccm security telemetery troubleshooting update update experience user experience windows 10 windows update
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  16. StefaanCatalin

    Windows 10 Windows 10 installation failed

    After i installed windows 10 media tools from the microsoft official site, the windows worked only 5 minutes and my desktop was transforming in this and didnt work(look the img) . What i can do? Please help
  17. J

    Windows 10 Media creation tool issues?

    So i am not new to uefi and have created bootable media in the past, so i need to download windows 10 32 bit, and no matter what i use i cannot get it to boot, i am using the tool to download the iso and even tried using it to create the usb, and it fails when making the usb bootable i think...
    • Jbar2016
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit boot issues bootable media diskpart efi error installation iso media creation tool network boot rufus secure boot troubleshooting uefi usb usb creation windows 10
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  18. B

    Windows 10 Path doesnt exist - for most anything

    so today I discovered something majorly wrong with my win10 PC. I tried something simple like accessing Task Manager from the task bar only to receive the following message - " turns out I cant access anyting but the folders and the internet....any administrative function, device manager...
    • bigverm23
    • Thread
    • access issues administrative functions device manager error message file path internet access media creation tool pc troubleshooting reset software issues system restore task manager tech support troubleshooting user interface windows 10
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  19. NerferMC

    Windows 8 Media creation tool "The parameter is incorrect"

    Hi! I have another PC that needs reinstall because of bunch of bugs with Windows 10, Now, I need Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit ISO but the media creation tool keep saying "The Parameter is incorrect" I cannot use the USB option on media creation tool because the USB were used by rufus and may not work...
    • NerferMC
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit bugs drive letter error resolution file system installation issues iso media creation tool parameter error reinstall rufus usb issues windows 10 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  20. P

    Windows 10 ISO flash drive

    I tried twice to install the media creation tool to create a flash drive. I used different drives. I get a message it cannot do it. I have had issues lately not be ale to install apps as though my firewall is tight or something. Although I did read that another person had the same trouble and it...