So, if you want to perform a reinstall or clean install of Windows 11 on your PC, Windows 11 Media Creation Tool will be the best option as you can make a bootable USB or DVD. We recommend you to use the “USB Flash Drive” option here, as it is easier to use.

For the “ISO File” option, it will download the ISO file of Windows 11 and you’ll later have to burn it using any third-party apps like Rufus to make it bootable.

The tool will automatically download and burn into the USB connection.

If you select the “USB Flash drive” option, then make sure to connect the USB.

ISO File, you will be able to burn the ISO file later to create a bootable USB drive or a DVD. You can choose the option accordingly, the USB flash drive option will create a bootable USB drive for you. Now, you’ll see two options: “USB Flash Drive (It needs to be at least 8GB)”and “ISO File (You shall need to burn the ISO file to a DVD later)”. Now select language and edition or Tick “Use the recommended options for this PC” After this, you’ll get a prompt saying “Getting a few things ready!”. The media creation tool will be downloaded successfully in minutes (depending upon your network speeds).Īfter installing the file, run it on your PC system.

Alternatively, you can download the MediaCreationToolW11.exe file through this direct link.

Visit Microsoft’s Software Download Page and get the latest Media Creation Tool.

Tip:You can get Windows 11 ISO official ISO image here.

If you’re creating the bootable USB instead of installing Windows 11, a USB Drive with a minimum of 8GB of RAM is always suggested.

It’s must require to install Windows 11 and to create a bootable USB Drive.

A good network connection is always recommended.

So, make sure to take the backup of your data, so you won’t face any problem if your user data gets cleared.

After installing Windows 11 using the Media Creation tool, all of your user data might get cleared.

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