This article provides a complete, step-by-step guide to performing a , covering everything from legal acquisition to driver management and post-install tweaking.
Select your target hardware (e.g., Surface RT) from the provided list.
: Devices like the Surface RT are locked. You must use a "Golden Keys" exploit or a specific UEFI exploit script (e.g., Yahia's installer) to allow non-official OS booting. Prepare the USB : Format a USB drive as FAT32 . windows 10 build 15035 media builder install
Unlike mainstream builds, 15035 never saw a broad public release. It is famous for being one of the last builds to include the legacy Windows Media Center—a feature Microsoft officially killed in 2015. Moreover, the emergence of custom "Media Builder" tools has given this abandoned build new life, allowing users to create bootable, feature-rich installation media.
When the builder finishes, decline the option to create an ISO and close the application. Phase 2: Install on Surface RT Boot from USB: Power off the Surface. Insert the USB drive. Hold the Volume Down button and press the button. Release Volume Down when the Surface logo appears. Windows Setup: Select your language and keyboard layout. Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) Delete all existing partitions on the drive until only "Unallocated Space" remains. Select the unallocated space and click to begin the installation. This article provides a complete, step-by-step guide to
Before starting, ensure you have a Windows-based PC to create the installation media and a USB drive (at least 8GB).
: Place the downloaded Media Builder .zip into the root of your C:\ drive. You must use a "Golden Keys" exploit or
Fixes driver issues, such as the NVIDIA eMMC storage controller driver required for Surface RT Installation Overview for Surface RT