Best for: Creating a recovery drive for the PC you’re currently using.

☐ USB is labeled and stored safely. ☐ You’ve booted from it at least once (just to test). ☐ You have a separate backup of your personal files.

Go to the official Microsoft website to download the Media Creation Tool or the Windows 10 ISO file.

Before you click any download buttons, be wary of websites other than Microsoft. Downloading "recovery images" from third-party sites can expose your computer to malware and viruses. The methods below use , ensuring your data remains safe.