Windows 11 Installer Breaks for Windows 10 Users - PhoneWorld

Windows 11 Installer Issue for Windows 10 Users

Microsoft confirms the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool is not working on Windows 10.

As Windows 10 reaches its end-of-life stage, the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool (MCT) has stopped functioning properly on Windows 10 when users attempt to upgrade.

According to reports, Microsoft has officially announced that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025, after which the operating system will no longer receive free security updates or bug fixes.

Users can fix the issue using ISO or Installation Assistant.

Microsoft has unintentionally broken the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool.

Windows 10 PCs will still operate normally after the deadline but will become increasingly vulnerable to security risks.

Author's summary: Microsoft's Windows 11 installer is broken for Windows 10 users.

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PhoneWorld PhoneWorld — 2025-10-13