How to download Windows 10 21H1 installer to USB

Only a few new features are implemented in Windows 10 21H1, including multi-camera support on Windows Hello; improvements to Windows Defender Application Guard as well as Windows Management Instrumentation via Group Policy. The new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser is also available as part of the latest 21H1 release.

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Like Windows 10 2004 and 20H2, Windows 10 21H1 is a minor feature update. For users who are already running 2004 or 20H2, Windows 10 21H1 will install quickly thanks to the improvements in feature update on Windows 10 that Microsoft made recently.

1. How to download Windows 10 21H1

As usual, Microsoft will release this major update package via Windows Update. However, it's best to do a fresh install via the ISO package for a smoother experience.

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There are quite a few ways for you to get the installation ISO package of Windows 10 version 21H1. Which includes the two most common ways to use the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool and Windows ISO Downloader.

2. How to use Windows ISO Downloader to quickly download the Windows 10 21H1 installation ISO package

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Step 1: Visit this address and download the Windows ISO Downloader tool.

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Step 2: Start Windows ISO Downloader and tick the "Windows 10" option.

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Step 3: Select the correct version of Windows 10 you want to download.

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Step 4: Next is language selection.

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Step 5: Finally, select the structural version of Windows 10 you need and download it.

3. How to initialize Windows 10 installation USB 21H1 USB

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Step 1: Download and install the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool released by Microsoft here.

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Step 2: Plug the USB into the computer and launch the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool. Click Browse and navigate to the Windows 10 October 2020 Update 20H2 installation ISO package that you just downloaded above.

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Step 3: Click on USB option.

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Step 4: Continue to click "Begin copying", "Erase USB Device" and "Yes" in the message window that appears afterwards.

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That's it, now you just need to wait for the initialization to complete and you can use it.

Very simple, right? Good luck.

Lesley Montoya

Update 30 May 2021