

This requires a DVD writer on the computer you are using to create the media, and a DVD player on the computer that you want to install on.

Microsoft recommends using an empty drive as any existing content will be deleted.

You will need a USB flash drive with at least 4 GB of space.The download is roughly 4 GB and the time it will take to download will vary based on your connection speed and other factors. You will need a computer with a stable Internet connection.It is not necessary to enter your Windows product key when creating the Install Media or ISO File.īefore you start, here is what you may need: This tool will work on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 7. Once this is done, you can use the USB flash drive to perform a clean install of Windows 8.1 right away, or burn the ISO image to CD/USB with the freeware ISO2Disc.You can download the Media Creation Tool directly from Microsoft (Relevant links are below depending on Version). This will take a while depending on the speed of your Internet connection and Windows 8.1 edition that you’re downloading. Click Next to download or create the install media.If you don’t have a USB drive at hand, you should select the 2nd option to save the installation ISO image on your PC which can then be burned to a DVD. After clicking the Next button, you’ll be presented with two options to save the installation file: create a Windows 8.1 installation USB drive or save the setup ISO image for later user.As far as editions are concerned, you can get Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Pro, the N versions of both operating systems, or a single language Windows 8.1 version. This program allows you to select your desired language, Windows 8.1 edition and system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).

Connect your USB flash drive (at least 4 GB of space should be available) or insert a blank DVD.
