Windows 10 22H2 download with Media Creation Tool

Windows 11 22H2 starts rolling out on September 20, and this is how you'll be able to get it manually using the Media Creation Tool.

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Windows 10 22H2 Media Creation Tool
Windows 10 22H2 Media Creation Tool

On Windows 10, the recommended option to upgrade to version 22H2 is using Windows Update since this release is a minor update that doesn’t require reinstallation for most devices. However, if you plan to install Windows 10 22H2 with a clean setup or in-place upgrade, you can use the Media Creation Tool.

The Media Creation Tool is a standalone program that lets you download the files to create a USB flash drive media or ISO file to install the operating system. Also, the same tool will enable you to complete an in-place upgrade without creating a separate bootable media.

This guide will teach you how to use the Media Creation Tool to create a USB bootable media or ISO file for Windows 10 22H2.

Important: These steps are meant to help you upgrade once the new version becomes available, not before. You have been warned.

Create Windows 10 22H2 USB flash drive with Media Creation Tool

To use the Media Creation Tool to create a bootable Windows 10 22H2 USB install media, use these steps:

  1. Open Microsoft support website.

  2. Under the “Create Windows 10 installation media” section, click the Download Now button.

  3. Double-click the MediaCrationTool22H2.exe file to launch the tool.

  4. Click the Accept button.

  5. Select the “Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC” option.

    Media Creation Tool create installation media

  6. Click the Next button.

  7. (Optional) Clear the “Use the recommended options for this PC” option to select the correct language, architecture, and edition to create a Windows 10 USB for another device as necessary.

  8. Click the Next button.

    Windows 10 22H2 MCT settings

  1. Select the “USB flash drive” option to create a bootable media.

    Windows 10 22H2 MCT USB flash media

  2. Click the Next button.

  3. Select the USB flash drive from the list, ensuring it does not have any important files, as this process will delete everything.

    Media Creation Tool select USB flash media

  4. Click the Next button.

  5. Click the Finish button.

  6. Click the Close button.

Once you complete the steps, you can start a device using UEFI with the USB drive to install Windows 10.

Create Windows 10 22H2 ISO file with Media Creation Tool

To download the Windows 10 22H2 ISO file with the Media Creation Tool, use these steps:

  1. Open Microsoft support website.

  2. Under the “Create Windows 10 installation media” section, click the Download tool now button.

  3. Double-click the MediaCrationTool22H2.exe file to launch the tool.

  4. Click the Accept button.

  5. Select the “Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC” option.

    Media Creation Tool create installation media

  6. Click the Next button.

  7. (Optional) Clear the “Use the recommended options for this PC” option to select the correct language, architecture, and edition to create a Windows 10 USB for another device as necessary.

  8. Click the Next button.

    Windows 10 22H2 MCT settings

  9. Select the “ISO file” option to create a Windows 10 22H2 ISO file.

    Media Creation Tool create ISO file

  10. Click the Next button.

  11. Select the location to save the file.

  12. Confirm a name for the image – for example, Windows_10_22H2_Setup.

  13. Click the Save button.

  14. Click the Finish button.

  15. Click the Close button.

After completing the steps, the tool will create an ISO file that you can use to create a bootable media or mount in File Explorer to launch the 2022 update setup.

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Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 21 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].