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PC World Latest NewsOct 14, 2025
Windows 11's Media Creation Tool is busted at the worst possible time

If you're unaware, the Media Creation Tool is a super-simple way to download a small program from Microsoft and bake it onto a USB drive that can then be used to install a copy of Windows on a PC. It's an excellent method for installing fresh and starting from scratch, especially if you need to do so for another computer, say, in aid of family tech support. The Media Creation Tool has been around in various flavors for years, and it's periodically updated as a separate piece of software… and the latest update has broken it for some users on Windows 10.

That's according to Microsoft itself, who filed it as a bug on October 10th (that's 11 days after the tool was updated). According to the official "Known Issues" page for Windows (spotted by Windows Latest), Windows 10 machines on the 22H2 release are seeing the tool "close unexpectedly, displaying no error message."

The fact that this was an update to the tool that immediately preceded the self-imposed deadline that Microsoft set for a Windows 11 upgrade is u


PC World Latest NewsOct 14, 2025
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Mac RumorsOct 14, 2025
AirPods Max 2: Everything We Know So Far
Apple's AirPods Max have now been available for almost five years, so what do we know about the second-generation version?


CNET Most Popular ProductsOct 14, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About eSIMs and Your Phone
Whether you're traveling internationally or just looking to change your cell provider, an eSIM is an easy way to add multiple lines to your phone.

PC World Latest NewsOct 14, 2025
Windows 10 expires today. These options can keep your PC safe

Last month, the company published a "30-day reminder" that Windows 10 version 22H2 (including Enterprise and Education Editions) will reach the end of its support period on October 14th, 2025:


On October 14, 2025, Windows 10, version 22H2 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions) will reach end of servicing. October 14, 2025 will also mark the end of support for Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015. The October 2025 monthly security update will be the last update available for these versions. After this date, devices running these versions will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats.

However, Microsoft also wants Windows home users to know that there's the opportunity to receive extended support for another 12 months with Microsoft's Extended Security Update (ESU) program.

All in all, if you're still actively using Windows 10, the deadline is almost here. What should you do? Here are all your options:



CNET Most Popular ProductsOct 14, 2025
What You Should Know About Recording Calls on Your iPhone
Recording calls on iPhone is easier than ever now.

CNET NewsOct 13, 2025
Forget Apple TV Plus, It's Just Apple TV Now
The streaming service formerly known as Apple TV Plus has rebranded.

PC World Latest NewsOct 09, 2025
CCleaner 7 arrives with a new design and smarter PC cleaning features

A modern design with dark mode CCleaner's user interface has been completely redesigned and now looks much tidier and more responsive. Users can now choose between a light, dark, or automatic theme depending on their personal preferences and/or Windows settings.

According to Piriform, CCleaner 7 improves compatibility with newer PCs. The tool now fully supports Arm64 devices, which should ensure noticeably better performance on newer Windows systems.

A better approach to uninstalling apps CCleaner's uninstaller feature now uses a new engine that removes apps more reliably than the built-in Windows uninstaller. Multiple apps can be uninstalled in one go without repeatedly clicking on confirmations. Orphaned files and remnants are also deleted automatically.

An interesting bonus is that CCleaner 7 now let

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