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How to Create Installation Media for Windows 8.1

After you've obtained the installation file (Windows 8_1 .iso), proceed to set up a bootable USB (flash drive) for the installation.

Note: A USB stick with at least 4 GB of space is necessary for a 32-bit Windows .iso file, or 8 GB for a 64-bit file.

For this task, the recommended tool is:

Rufus

  1. Click here to download it at no cost.
  2. Navigate down and select the latest Rufus version available in the Download section.
  3. Insert the USB and launch the Rufus application.
  4. Press Select to locate and choose the Windows 8_1 .iso file you intend to use.
  5. Hit Start to initiate the creation of the bootable USB drive.
  6. Upon completion (progress indicator reaches 100%), select Close to finalize and prepare for installation of Windows 8_1.
    7. Note: Choose the GPT partition scheme if your computer was manufactured after 2020; for earlier models, use MBR.

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