Create a retail image of Windows with the Microsoft Media Creation Tool
Summary: Create Windows installation media for Windows 11 and 10 with Media Creation Tool. Choose your media type (USB or DVD) and follow easy steps for OS upgrades or reinstalls.
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Instructions
Note: Dell Technologies recommends using the Dell OS Recovery Tool to download the OEM version of Windows that was shipped with your device. Dell-provided recovery images for your device contain supported drivers and Dell apps. To get started, refer to our Create an OS Recovery Image with the Dell OS Recovery Tool page.
The Microsoft Media Creation Tool is for creating a retail image of Windows. Microsoft supports this tool and has provided documentation on its use. To learn more, see Microsoft's article Create installation media for Windows.
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Alienware, Dell Pro All-in-One, Dell Pro Max Micro, Dell Pro Max Slim, Dell Pro Max Tower, Dell Pro Micro, Dell Pro Slim, Dell Pro Tower, Dell Slim, Dell Tower, Inspiron, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series, G Series, Alienware, Dell Plus, Dell Pro
, Dell Pro Max, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Inspiron, Latitude, Dell Pro Rugged, Vostro, XPS, Fixed Workstations, Mobile Workstations
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Article Number: 000132439
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 09 Jun 2025
Version: 17
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