- Bootable Usb Windows 8.1 Download
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- Windows 8 Bootable Usb Download
Physical DVD drives are becoming a thing of the past as the size of our PCs continue shrink and new form factors are emerging. Microsoft distributes Windows Windows 8 on physical discs or images of DVDs called ISO files that are typically burned to physical media. This has become problem as a number of laptops and tablet PCs no longer ship with DVD drives. The best way to install Windows on these devices is to use a USB flash drive that contains the Windows installation files. As an extra benefit, modern USB flash drives are typically much faster than DVDs resulting in a quick install.
Before we get started you will need:
- Windows 8 ISO file.
- 4 GB USB flash drive.
Microsoft has a free utility that will automatically make a bootable USB flash drive from a Windows 8 ISO image file. First, download and install the utility. Don't worry that it says for Windows 7, it works fine for Windows 8 as well.
Download Windows 8.1 Disc Image (ISO File) If you need to install or reinstall Windows 8.1, you can use the tools on this page to create your own installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD. Copy everything except the Windows image file (sources install.wim) to the USB drive (either drag and drop, or use this command, where D: is the mounted ISO and E: is the USB flash drive.) robocopy D: E: /s /max: Split the Windows image file into smaller files, and put the smaller files onto the USB drive. Create an ISO file from the Windows 8 DVD. This is the procedure by which you create a single file. USB 2.0 will suffice, but if you have a USB 3.0 drive, we recommend using it (though it will only work if you're installing Windows 8, not Windows 7). This is the simple program that.
Download the Microsoft Store Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool, Alternate Link.
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Once installed, launch the Windows 7 USB DVD Download Tool from the start menu.
Win 8 To Usb Tool
Hit Browse, select your ISO file and then click Next.
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Plug in your USB flash drive.
On the Choose media type screen select USB device.
Once installed, launch the Windows 7 USB DVD Download Tool from the start menu.
Win 8 To Usb Tool
Hit Browse, select your ISO file and then click Next.
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Plug in your USB flash drive.
On the Choose media type screen select USB device.
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Select your USB drive from the list and click Begin Copying.
Windows 8 Bootable Usb Download
This process can take several minutes depending on the speed of your USB flash drive.
