How to Fix Windows 10 Installation Media Repair

If the Windows 10 installation media repair is not working or getting stuck, there are several solutions you can try to fix the issue. In this article, we will explore some of the common reasons why Windows 10 installation media repair may not work and provide solutions to resolve the problem.

Why Media Creation Tool Not Opening or Getting Stuck?

There are various reasons why Windows 10 installation media repair may not work. Some of the common reasons include insufficient permissions, disabled processes, wrong registry entries, OS and antivirus conflict, or incorrect language settings. Limited storage space can also cause the tool to get stuck.

Solution 1: Run Media Creation Tool as Administrator

One of the simplest solutions is to run the media creation tool as an administrator. To do this, download the media creation file from Microsoft's website and right-click on it. Choose Properties, then select Compatibility and check the box for 'Run this program as an administrator'.

Solution 2: Keep the Required Services Running

Before running the media creation tool, you need to enable the required services and keep them running during usage of the tool. To do this, press the Windows key + R, type 'services.msc' and hit Enter. Right-click on each service as follows and select Start to enable them.

Solution 3: Add Registry File in Registry Editor

If the media creation tool is not opening or downloading Windows, you can try adding a command file in registry editor to fix it. To do this, type 'regedit' in the search Windows and press Enter. Then, right-click on each service as follows and select Start to enable them.

Solution 4: Turn Off Windows Defender Antivirus Temporarily

Sometimes, Windows Defender Antivirus can conflict with the media creation tool, causing it not to work. To resolve this issue, turn off Windows Defender Antivirus temporarily while using the media creation tool.

Solution 5: Clear Space in C: Drive on System

Limited storage space can also cause the media creation tool to get stuck. Make sure there is enough free space available on your system drive (usually C:) by clearing out unnecessary files and data.

In conclusion, Windows 10 installation media repair can be a useful tool for creating bootable USB drives for installing Windows 10 easily and safely. However, sometimes the tool may not work due to various reasons such as insufficient permissions, disabled processes, wrong registry entries, OS and antivirus conflict, or incorrect language settings. By trying out some of the solutions provided in this article, you should be able to resolve the issue and get your media creation tool working again.

Additional Solution

If none of the above solutions work for you, you can try creating a bootable USB drive without using the media creation tool. This will allow you to install Windows 10 without relying on the tool.