You can use installation media (a USB flash drive or DVD) to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10.
Create installation media for Windows 8.1 using either a USB flash drive or a DVD. Download Media Creation Tool - Create a setup package to deploy Windows 10 either from an ISO file you can burn to disc, or through a bootable USB flash drive with this powerful app. Currently, Windows 10 Media Creation Tool has no native support for Mac. When you head over to download page, only Windows 10 ISO will be downloaded and the tool is not available. However, there is a trick we will also share in the following part is to create a Windows virtual machine and you can use this tool on Mac in a VM.
Apr 11, 2017 Review the information under Before you begin, and how to create installation media. Under Select Edition, choose the Windows 10 Anniversary Update that matches your edition. Install Windows 10 using the Windows 10 Anniversary Update ISO media. You can find more info here.
Media Creation Tool Formats
To create installation media, go to the software download website, where you'll find step-by-step instructions. On that website, you can select a version of Windows and create your own installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD. To go directly to one of the versions, select one of these links:
Windows 10 (Then select Download tool now.)
Important: Back up your files before you install or reinstall Windows on your PC. Learn how for Windows 10 or for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.
Media Creation Tool Windows 8.1
To create the installation media, here's what you'll need:
A PC with a reliable internet connection. The download time will vary, depending on your internet connection.
A USB flash drive or DVD. A blank USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of space, or a blank DVD (and DVD burner). We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD because any content on it will be deleted. When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you're told the disc image file is too large, you'll need to use dual layer (DL) DVD media.
A product key. Your 25-character product key (not required for digital licenses). For help finding it, go to Find your Windows product key.
Media Creation Tool Mac High Sierra
After you've created the installation media, you can reset or reinstall Windows. To learn more, go to Recovery options in Windows 10.