
In the run box, enter regedit and tap Enter.Tap the Win+R keyboard shortcut to open the run box.If the Media Creation tool refuses to run or to begin downloading Windows 10, you may need to edit the registry to fix this. If you’re using the tool to upgrade Windows 10 to a newer version, you should have 20GB of free space on the Windows drive. You should have at least 8GB free space to download it. Right-click the file and select Run as administrator.

This is why you should run the tool with admin rights. The Media Creation tool isn’t an ordinary app it will make changes to the OS if it updates the OS or if it burns the OS to a USB.

Run the Media Creation tool with admin rights An unstable internet connection may cause problems with the tool. You should also make sure your internet connection is stable while the tool works. This may mean downloading Windows 10 again but it may also be the easiest way to resolve the problem. If the Media Creation tool isn’t working, or it gets stuck at any one point, delete it and download it again. If you’re trying to create installation media and the tool isn’t working, try the fixes below. It can fail at multiple points when it’s downloading Windows 10, when it is preparing to burn to the USB, when it is finalizing the download, or when it is burning to a USB. The Media Creation tool is simple to use it’s a small file that can download and burn Windows 10 to a USB. It can also download the ISO which you can then manually burn to a USB with a tool of your choice.įor most users, this tool is the easiest way to install Windows 10 or to update it. The tool will then download Windows 10 and burn it to a USB.

The tool can be downloaded, for free, from the official Microsoft website. Microsoft has made installing and/or updating Windows 10 easy with the Media Creation Tool.
