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Microsoft's Windows Media Creation Tool for upgrading to Windows 11 has been broken by a recent update, complicating the upgrade process just as Windows 10 support ends tomorrow, October 14, 2025. Users are advised to use an alternative method via the Windows 11 Installation Assistant while Microsoft works on a fix.
Microsoft announced that the latest Windows 11 Media Creation Tool (version 26100.6584) is currently broken on Windows 10 22H2 PCs and ARM64 devices, causing unexpected closures without error messages. Users are advised to download ISO files directly from Microsoft as a workaround, and Microsoft is working on a fix for future updates.
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Media Creation Tool update fails on Windows 10 devices, abruptly closing without error, just as support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025. Users are advised to manually download the Windows 11 ISO as a workaround while Microsoft works on a fix. Upgrading to Windows 11 requires meeting specific hardware requirements, and users can continue using Windows 10 with extended security updates until October 2026 by enrolling in Windows 10 ESU.
Microsoft updated the Media Creation Tool for Windows 11 to facilitate easier download of the upcoming 25H2 update, which is similar to 24H2, and users can now download the latest build directly from Microsoft's servers. The tool has some issues on Windows 10, so alternative methods like direct ISO download and using third-party tools are recommended.
Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 23H2 update will be available on the Media Creation Tool (MCT) after a couple of weeks of optimization. The update, which addresses compatibility issues, is set to be released on November 15, following the month's Patch Tuesday update. Users running Windows 11 22H2 on unsupported devices will not be offered the update automatically, but they can manually download the enablement package (EKB5027397) to upgrade. Additionally, users can disable the new Copilot feature using third-party apps like DoNotSpy.