How to use the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive

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What happened

The Windows Media Creation tool is easy to use and lets you keep a USB drive handy so you can install Windows 11 anytime you need.

Key facts

  • The Windows Media Creation tool is easy to use and lets you keep a USB drive handy so you can install Windows 11 anytime you need.
  • Reported by Engadget and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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Sources

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