Windows 10: Windows 10 MCT to DVD vs USB

When upgrading to Windows 10 with MCT, should I create DVD or USB, any pros or cons of each media type? There has been cases of USB attack vector. Is there a way to write protect the USB after creating the setup media? The DVD is automatically finalized and write protected after burning with ImgBurn. I contacted the UFD manufacturer and they said the USB drive are not infallible and more easily corruptible than DVD. They have warnings about static electricity, radiation scanning through USPS, improper removal of USB drive. All of those is listed on Caring for your Flash Memory | Kingston Technology
. Power surge can damage a USB drive if it happens while installing Windows?

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windows 10 update failure

Use the ISO to do the upgrade. You can download it using the MCT tool from here:

Download Windows 10

Be careful to choose the correct version of Windows and the correct architecture.

After creating the install media (either USB drive or DVD), just run the setup.exe from the USB or DVD drive root.

It will do the upgrade and it will be fine.

 

Media Creation Tool "New Version"

Hello Janis,

I just downloaded the MCT 10:45 A.M. PST. and the version is 16299.15.

I'm wondering whether you might have downloaded the MCT before they updated it to 16299.15?. Previously the MCT was 15063. but has now become 16299.15

You can determine the version of the MCT download by right clicking the download in file explorer and selecting "Properties" and then selecting "Details". This will reveal the Version number. You want 16299.15

If your download is the wrong version simply delete it, and redownload the current MCT. If you made installation media, wipe it, by formatting it within file explorer...right clicking the USB/DVD drive and selecting format. Format as FAT32

If any further questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Regards,

Wayne