Hi, Pete,
Sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue.
You can use the Media Creation Tool to download the Windows ISO then use a third-party tool to create the bootable flash drive.
Step 1: Download the Windows ISO
1-Download and execute the Media Creation tool.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2156295
2-On the "What do you want to do?" page, select "Create installation media for another PC", and then select Next.
3-Select ISO file. Save an ISO file to your PC
Step 2: Create the bootable USB
1-Download and execute the Rufus app
https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/releases/downl...
Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
2-In the Device, select the flash drive that you want to use
3-Then click on the Select button and select the Windows ISO download in the previous step
4-Then make sure that all other options are like in the image below and click on the Start button
5-Wait until finished
I hope this information helps. If you have any questions or the problem persists, please let me know and I'll be glad to assist you further.
