Windows 10 Media Creation Tool

by Microsoft Corporationv22H2

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Create Windows 10 installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file).

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.MediaCreationTool.Windows10 --exact --version 22H2

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

The Windows 10 Media Creation Tool allows you to download Windows 10 and create

installation media using a USB flash drive or DVD. You can also use it to upgrade

your current PC to Windows 10 or create an ISO file for later use.

Installers · v22H2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	Portable	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Windows 10 Media Creation Tool.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Windows 10 Media Creation Tool on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.MediaCreationTool.Windows10 --exact --version 22H2. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Windows 10 Media Creation Tool silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.MediaCreationTool.Windows10 --exact 22H2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Windows 10 Media Creation Tool via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.MediaCreationTool.Windows10 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Windows 10 Media Creation Tool's Apps & Features entry.

Is Windows 10 Media Creation Tool free?

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Windows 10 Media Creation Tool work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Windows 10 Media Creation Tool directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Windows 10 Media Creation Tool up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.MediaCreationTool.Windows10 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from microsoft/winget-pkgs.