The free Windows Media Creation Tool from Microsoft grants you the power to create your own bootable Windows 10 backup, but you have to find and download it first.

Creating a Windows 10 Bootable DVD/USB Using an ISO Image If the method above isn't available, you can manually download a Windows 10 ISO instead and manually record it onto a DVD or USB flash drive.

Download Windows 10 ISO files legally with direct links from Microsoft and other sources. Get the official image for installation or repair with ease and authenticity.

Windows 10 Windows 11 Step 1: On the appropriate Windows ISO download web page, look for the header that says "Create Windows installation media" and click on the Download now button.

I recommend an ISO file because it will download the entire version of Windows 10 directly to your computer. I would recommend downloading the single file to your Desktop, for easy access.

Microsoft no longer supports Windows 8.1. If you're still running it on your PC, you're long overdue for an upgrade.

1. Download the Windows 10 ISO File Windows 11 isn't currently compatible with Boot Camp Assistant on MacOS. So, you'll need to download Windows 10 instead.