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Is this the file that I need to create a backup Windows USB? Installation usb?

www.microsoft.com

How to Use the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool | Microsoft Windows

Install Windows 11 on another PC or update your current device to the latest version of the operating system. Learn how to use the Windows 11 Media Creation tool
www.microsoft.com

Thanks.
 
Windows Build/Version
23h2

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Ideapad
    CPU
    13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1335U 1.30 GHz
    Memory
    8 gb
    Screen Resolution
    1900x1200
    Hard Drives
    500 gb ssd
Yes, Media Creation Tool is to create the windows installation iso or usb/dvd bootable.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bits 24H2 26100.3194
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200G with Radeon Vega Graphics 3.60 GHz
    Motherboard
    MSI B350 PC MATE
    Memory
    32,00 GB TeamGroup DDR4-2667
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GT 730 & Radeon™ Vega 8 Graphics
    Sound Card
    nVIDIA GK208 HDMI/DP High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC 27"
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    SSD Team Group T-Force Cardea Zero Z440 1TB Gen4 M.2 NVMe (5000/4400MB/s), SSD Team Group CX2 512GB SATA III (530/470MB/s) and 2x Seagate 1TB BarraCuda 64MB 7200rpm SATA III 3.5 - ST1000DM010
    PSU
    LC-Power 650W V2.3
    Case
    ATX Nox Hummer ZS
    Cooling
    No cooling
    Keyboard
    Logitech K220
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    1000/200
    Browser
    Firefox 135.0
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Optical Drive ASUS DRW-24D5MT
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bits 24H2 26100.3194
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Latitude 5400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8365U
    Motherboard
    Dell 03WM4C - Intel Cannon Lake-U PCH-LP Premium
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 620 - Whiskey Lake-U GT2
    Sound Card
    Intel Cannon Lake-LP - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech) [D0]
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell NV14N4F
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Micron 2200S NVMe 256 GB
    PSU
    Dell X7XY03
    Internet Speed
    1000 Mbps / 200 MBps
    Browser
    Firefox 135.0
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
The Media Creation Tool is normally used to either download a Windows 11 ISO file or create a bootable flash drive with the Windows 11 setup. Most people create a flash drive and install Windows 11 from it.

Do you need to install Windows 11? If not you really don't need the flash drive drive now. As long you have access to another computer you can create the flash drive any time you need it.

I have Windows 11 on my laptop. Windows 11 became corrupted so I used the Media Creation Tool to create a bootable flash drive. I used it to reinstall Windows 11.

The Media Creation Tool also has an option to upgrade the computer to Windows 11. I used that to upgrade my Windows 10 desktop to Windows 11. In that case the Windows 11 setup was downloaded to the computer and was run from Windows 10. There was no need for a flash drive.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2022)
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with Radeon 680M GPU (486MB RAM)
    Memory
    Crucial DDR5-4800 (2400MHz) 32GB (2 x 16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB RAM)
    Sound Card
    n/a
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6-inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 300Hz
    Hard Drives
    2 x Samsung 990 Evo Plus (2TB M.2 NVME SSD)
    PSU
    n/a
    Mouse
    Wireless Mouse M510
    Internet Speed
    2000Mbps/300Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom build
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II
    Memory
    G.SKILL Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-RTX3060TI-08G-V2-GAMING (RTX 3060-Ti, 8GB RAM)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung S23A300B (23-in LED)
    Screen Resolution
    1080p 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    2TB XPG SX8200 Pro (M2. PCIe SSD) || 2TB Intel 660P (M2. PCIe SSD)
    PSU
    Corsair RM750x (750 watts)
    Case
    Cooler Master MasterCase 5
    Cooling
    Scythe Mugen 6
    Mouse
    Logitech M310 (MK540 keyboard/mouse combo)
    Keyboard
    Logitech K520 (MK540 keyboard/mouse combo)
    Internet Speed
    2000 Mbps down / 300 Mbps up
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge, Chrome
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes (Premium)
    Other Info
    ASUS Blu-ray Burner BW-16D1HT (SATA) || Western Digital Easystore 20TB USB 3.0 external hard drive used with Acronis True Image 2025 backup software || HP OfficeJet Pro 6975 Printer/Scanner

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.3624)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Precision 3660 Tower Workstation
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900 5.10 GHz
    Motherboard
    64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
    Memory
    32.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell P2714H Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 x 512GB NVME PC801 NVMe SK hynix - BOOT
    1 x 1TB Seagate ST1000LM049-2GH172 Internal HDD
    1 x 1TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
    1 x 2TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
    1 x 4TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
    PSU
    300 Watts
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
    Mouse
    Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender + Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    BaseBoard Manufacturer Dell Inc.
    BaseBoard Product 0J1CP3
    BaseBoard Version A01
OH -- good info. I am using win11 now on my laptop. I just thought the installation usb needed to be created in case of failure. I have access to another pc so I guess I can wait, yes?
Thanks to all.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Ideapad
    CPU
    13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1335U 1.30 GHz
    Memory
    8 gb
    Screen Resolution
    1900x1200
    Hard Drives
    500 gb ssd
Patsy1011 said:
Is this the file that I need to create a backup Windows USB? Installation usb?

www.microsoft.com

How to Use the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool | Microsoft Windows

Install Windows 11 on another PC or update your current device to the latest version of the operating system. Learn how to use the Windows 11 Media Creation tool
www.microsoft.com

Thanks.
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Hello, :alien:

The Media Creation Tool (MCT) from Microsoft is the easiest way, but there are other ways if needed.

www.elevenforum.com

Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media

This tutorial will show you how to create a bootable USB flash drive used to install Windows 11 with UEFI support. You can use a Windows 11 installation USB flash drive to clean install, upgrade, reset, or repair Windows 11. The installation USB can also be used as a recovery drive to boot to...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Thanks again
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Ideapad
    CPU
    13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1335U 1.30 GHz
    Memory
    8 gb
    Screen Resolution
    1900x1200
    Hard Drives
    500 gb ssd
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