Windows 10: Windows creation tool ONLY uses C drive

Discus and support Windows creation tool ONLY uses C drive in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; For some reason, when I select "create an ISO for another device" It jumps straight to "C: drive needs 8GB free" even though I have 2 other drives in.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by GabeDonlon, Apr 8, 2020.

  1. Windows creation tool ONLY uses C drive


    For some reason, when I select "create an ISO for another device" It jumps straight to "C: drive needs 8GB free" even though I have 2 other drives in. I want to use the flash in F: but I can't even get that option.

    Can I get the ISO to put directly onto the flash drive?

    :)
     
    GabeDonlon, Apr 8, 2020
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  2. Windows Media Creation Tool Error 0x80070079-0xA001A

    Your USB thumb drive needs to be at least 8 GBs.

    The error code 0x80070079-0xA001A means that the tool doesn't have permission for it to run. For us to assist you, we suggest that you
    follow the simple steps listed below:


    • Right-click on the Media Creation Tool.exe.

    • Press Properties.

    • Click on General.

    • At the bottom, click on Unblock.

    • Press Apply, and then OK.
    Let us know how it goes and if you need further assistance, feel free to post back.



    You can also download the ISO first using the Media Creation Tool, then create a bootable copy. Yes, you can use it to perform clean install.

    If Windows 10 was already installed and activated on your system, just proceed to perform a direct clean install as described in the following articles.

    Step 1: How
    to download official Windows 10 ISO files


    Step 2:

     
    Andre Da Costa, Apr 8, 2020
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  3. DaveM121 Win User
    Media Creation Tool wiped my hard drive

    I assume you were in Windows when you used the Media Creation Tool to create the Installation Media on the Flash Drive. I further assume that Windows is installed on your C Drive.

    It would therefore be impossible for the Media Creation Tool to format your C Drive whilst making the Installation Media, as Windows was running from your C drive at the time . . .

    Did you boot from the Installation Media you created with the Media Creation Tool, it is more than likely you formatted your C drive whilst running the Installation Media . . .
     
    DaveM121, Apr 8, 2020
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  4. Windows creation tool ONLY uses C drive

    How to create an UNACTIVATED Windows 10 installation USB flash drive using the new Media Creation Tool v1803??

    I want to note also that the Media Creation Tool didn't give me the option to select the Edition of Windows 10 at the step you can choose the Language, Edition and Architecture. The only thing that was in the list was only the "Windows 10" option, not other
    editions...

    So, is this a BUG of Media Creation Tool or I have misunderstood something? Is this reasonable?

    Also is it reasonable when you install Windows (by USB Flsah drive created with Media Creation Tool) to be activated on its own after installation finishes??
     
    MinimalTechGR, Apr 8, 2020
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