mediacreationtool10.exe: which program is it?
mediacreationtool10.exe is a program file of Windows 10 Media Creation Tool. It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 Windows 10 Media Creation Tool | Microsoft Corporation | 22H2 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is mediacreationtool10.exe safe?
mediacreationtool10.exe is a normal part of Windows 10 Media Creation Tool when it sits in the program's install folder and carries the publisher's digital signature. A file with the same name in another folder can be something else: check its signature and hash.
Where is mediacreationtool10.exe located?
In the program's install folder, which the installer chooses; winget puts portable programs under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages.
How do I remove mediacreationtool10.exe?
Uninstall Windows 10 Media Creation Tool through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes mediacreationtool10.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.