Learn how to create a USB flash drive or an ISO file for installing or reinstalling Windows 10. You need a reliable internet connection, a blank USB drive or an ISO file, and a product key (optional).

This tool can be used to download the latest version of Windows and create a bootable USB drive or DVD, which can then be used to perform a clean installation of Windows.

By helping you streamline the deployment of updates, Windows 10 and Windows 11 also enable you to quickly deliver the latest innovations to end users, thereby increasing collaboration and productivity.

For information about Windows update terminology, see the article about the types of Windows updates and the monthly quality update types. For an overview of Windows 10, version 22H2, see its update history page. Note Follow @WindowsUpdate to find out when new content is published to the Windows release health dashboard.

Summary Windows 10, versions 2004, 20H2, 21H1, 21H2, and 22H2 share a common core operating system with an identical set of system files. Therefore, the new features in Windows 10, version 22H2 are included in the latest monthly quality update for Windows 10, version 2004, 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2 but are in an inactive and dormant state.

For a new installation of Windows 10 Creators Update on an Apple Mac using Boot Camp, you must first install the Windows 10 Anniversary Update using the ISO file, and then update to Windows 10 Creators Update.

Here's what it takes to upgrade to Windows 10 on your PC or tablet: Latest OS: Make sure you're running the latest version—either Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update.

By helping you streamline the deployment of updates, Windows 10 also enables you to quickly deliver the latest innovations to end users, thereby increasing collaboration and productivity.

The enablement package is a great option for installing a scoped feature update like Windows 10, version 21H2 as it enables an update from version 2004, or 20H2, or 21H1 to version 21H2 with a single restart, reducing update downtime. This enables devices to take advantage of new features now.

On the left side of this page, you’ll find a list of all the updates released for this version of Windows. You can also find more information about releases and any known issues.