Once you complete the steps, the Media Creation Tool will upgrade the laptop or desktop computer to the latest release of Windows 10, preserving your files, apps, and settings. Click the Download tool now button to save the installer on the device.To install the November 2021 Update with the Media Creation Tool, use these steps: Warning: Although the upgrade setup uses a non-destructive process, you should create a temporary full backup of your PC before proceeding, in case something goes wrong and you need to revert to the previous version.
How to install Windows 10 November 2021 Update using Media Creation ToolĪlternatively, the Media Creation Tool allows you to do an in-place upgrade or clean installation of the November 2021 Update. If you use the tool on a computer running version 2004, 20H2, or 21H1, the process will do a complete reinstallation, which is unnecessary, and you end up with more upgrade issues. Since version 21H2 is based on version 2004, the Update Assistant is only recommended for devices running an older version like Windows 10 version 1909. Source: Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Windows Central)Īfter you complete the steps, the tool will download the files and install version 21H2, preserving your files, settings, and apps.
