When trying to upgrade to a new version of Windows 10, or youâre jumping from a previous version (Windows 8.1 or Windows 7), using the Media Creation Tool, you may come across âThe language or edition of the version of Windows currently installed on your PC isnât supported by this toolâ error message.
If you get this error message, and youâre sure that your device meets the hardware and software requirements, you can try to upgrade downloading the Windows 10 ISO file, or you can create a USB bootable media using the Media Creation Tool on another computer that you can use to perform an in-place upgrade.
In this guide, youâll learn the steps to prevent language or edition errors when trying to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10.
- How to upgrade Windows 10 using USB flash drive
- How to upgrade Windows 10 using an ISO file
How to upgrade Windows 10 using USB flash drive
If youâre getting âThe language or edition of the version of Windows currently installed on your PC isnât supported by this toolâ message, use another computer to create a USB bootable media using these steps:
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Download the Media Creation Tool from this Microsoft Support website. (Use the Download tool now option.)
Quick Tip: If you donât know which version of Windows you have, open the Run command, type cmd press Enter; then type control system command, and hit Enter. Under System type, youâll see your software architecture: 32- or 64-bit.
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Double-click the MediaCrationToolxxxx.exe file to launch the tool.
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Click the Accept button.
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Select the Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC option.
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Click the Next button.
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Select the correct language, edition, and architecture if different from the default selection.
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Select the USB flash drive option.
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Click the Next button.
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Select the USB flash drive from the list, but make sure that it doesnât have any important files as this process will erase everything on it.
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Click the Next button.
- Click the Finish button.
Once youâve completed the steps, connect the USB flash drive to the device that you want to upgrade, and go through the installation process one more time.
How to upgrade Windows 10 using an ISO file
If the Media Creation Tool is the problem, or you donât have a second PC, then you can download the Windows 10 ISO file directly from the Microsoft servers, and then use it to perform the installation with these steps:
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Download the Windows 10 ISO without using the Media Creation Tool.
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Right-click the ISO file, select Open with, and select the Windows Explorer option.
Quick Tip: If you donât have a third-party app to manage file compression, such as 7Zip, you can simply double-click the ISO file.
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On the left pane of File Explorer, click on the mounted drive.
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Double-click the Setup file to begin the Windows 10 installation.
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On âGet important updates,â select the Not right now option.
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Click Next.
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Click the Accept button.
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Click the Install button if youâre upgrading to a new version and you want to keep your files and apps.
Quick Tip: If youâre looking to start fresh with a clean installation of Windows 10 with the latest feature update, click the Change what to keep link, select the Nothing option, click the Next button, and then click the Install button.
After completing the steps, you should be able to upgrade your device without stumbling upon âThe language or edition of the version of Windows currently installed on your PC isnât supported by this toolâ message.
Alternatively, you can also use the free Rufus tool to create a USB bootable media with the ISO file to upgrade or perform a clean installation of Windows 10.