If you want to install Windows 8.1 on your computer, the easiest way is to use a bootable USB device. In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a bootable USB drive with Windows 8.1 installation files.
First, open your browser and type “Windows 8 download” in the search bar. Click on the first link and select the edition and language of the Windows version you want to download. Make sure to choose the 32 or 64-bit version depending on your computer’s architecture.
Once you have downloaded the Windows 8.1 files, you will need to download Rufus from the official website (rufus.ie). Rufus is a free and open-source tool that allows you to create bootable USB drives from ISO images.
After downloading Rufus, open it and select the ISO file you downloaded earlier. Then, choose the partition scheme (GPT or MBR) that matches your computer’s firmware. To find out which partition scheme your computer uses, follow these steps:
– Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
– Type “diskmgmt.msc” and press Enter.
– Look for the disk labeled “Disk 0” and check the value under the “Partition style” column. If it says “GPT”, choose “GPT” in Rufus. If it says “MBR”, choose “MBR” in Rufus.
Once you have selected the correct partition scheme, click on “Start” to create the bootable USB drive. This process may take a few minutes, depending on the size of the ISO file and the speed of your USB drive.
After the process is complete, you can use the bootable USB drive to install Windows 8.1 on your computer. Simply insert the USB drive into your computer, restart it, and press the key that opens the boot menu (usually F12 or Esc). Select the USB drive from the list of bootable devices and follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 8.1.
We hope this tutorial was helpful in creating a bootable USB drive with Windows 8.1 installation files. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them in the comment section below.