You can use installation media (a USB flash drive or DVD) to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10.

Make sure you have enough free disk space. If you're currently running Windows 8, you need 3,000 MB of available space to install the 32-bit version of Windows 8.1 and 3,850 MB of available space to install the 64-bit version of Windows 8.1. On a Windows RT device, you need 2,250 MB of available disk space to install Windows RT 8.1. WinToHDD is a free All-in-One Windows deployment tool which can help you install, reinstall or clone Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista and Windows Server 2019/2016/2012/2008 without having a CD/DVD/USB drive. The system clone feature of WinToHDD can help you migrate operating systems to. Get a Free Installation Disk for Windows 8.1 From Microsoft - posted in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1: Microsoft has finally decided to make an installation disk readily available and here is how to.

To create installation media, go to the software download website, where you'll find step-by-step instructions. On that website, you can select a version of Windows and create your own installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD. To go directly to one of the versions, select one of these links:

Windows 10 (Then select Download tool now.)

Important: Back up your files before you install or reinstall Windows on your PC. Learn how for Windows 10 or for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.

To create the installation media, here's what you'll need:

A PC with a reliable internet connection. The download time will vary, depending on your internet connection.
A USB flash drive or DVD. A blank USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of space, or a blank DVD (and DVD burner). We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD because any content on it will be deleted. When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you're told the disc image file is too large, you'll need to use dual layer (DL) DVD media.
A product key. Your 25-character product key (not required for digital licenses). For help finding it, go to Find your Windows product key.

After you've created the installation media, you can reset or reinstall Windows. To learn more, go to Recovery options in Windows 10.

Windows 8 has a unique display, appearance and unique features. Microsoft has released it in four editions. But I am discussing here Windows 8/8.1 Pro that’s the most wanted edition of this Windows. Windows 8 Pro missed various important features for professionals. That’s why Microsoft released Windows 8.1 Pro update to cover the missing features.

Related: Windows 8 Core ISO

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1GB RAM for 32-bit, 2GB RAM for 64-bit
16GB Hard disk space for 32-bit and 20GB for 64-bit
1GHz or above processor

Download & Install Windows 8 Pro

Downloading and installation will take place in two parts. In the first phase, I will create Windows 8 Pro bootable USB/DVD and the next phase will explain installation.

Method 1: Create Bootable Windows 8 Pro Via Rufus

Creating a bootable USB flash drive by using Rufus is very easy. It’s for inexperienced users. In this method, you need to follow a few clicks and Rufus will complete the process automatically.

Click Here to download the tool.
Now, go to Downloads and click “rufus.exe” to start the installation.
When the installation is over, launch the tool.
Now, download Windows 8 Pro ISO from the Download section of this post. (Check your system’s version whether it’s 64-bit or 32-bit. Download the accurate version’s ISO file.)
Connect a 4GB USB flash drive to your PC.
In Rufus, click the option “Create a Bootable USB Drive.”
Now, select “Browse” to open Windows 8 Pro ISO and click “Next.”
Now, click the option “Start” and “Windows 8 Pro ISO.”
Rufus will convert the ISO image into an executable file within a couple of minutes.
That’s it. Your Windows 8.1 Pro bootable USB flash drive is ready.
Now, plug in USB with PC and restart it to start the installation.

Method # 2: Create Bootable USB via CMD

This method involves some commands. That’s why it seems a bit complicated method. So, I will recommend you to use it if you are an expert in Command Prompt.

Follow the steps below to create a bootable USB flash drive.

Download Windows 8.1 Pro ISO from the above section and save it to your PC.
Connect a 4GB USB flash drive with your PC.
Open the Start menu and look for the Command Prompt.
Right-click on CMD and select “Run as Administrator” here.
Here, type a few commands and press Enter every time.
“list disk”
“select disc #” (Here, replace “#” with the number where you want to install Windows.)
“clean”
“Create partition primary”
“select partition 1” (You can write here the drive name like C: or D: )
“active”
“format fs=NTFS”
Type “assign letter=X” (You can use any available letter.)
“exit”
Type “bootsect /nt60 X:” here.
Now give the last command to copy the ISO file “xcopy G:*.* X: /E /F /H.” The term “XCOPY” shows a copy of the ISO file.
That’s all. Now, your Windows 10 bootable USB drive is ready to use.
Close CMD Administrator.

Installation Guide

Connect the bootable USB flash drive to the system and restart it.
When you see the Windows logo, keep pressing F2 and Esc key at the same time to enter BIOS.
Select “Boot” from here.
Press the down arrow to move through the list of options and select “USB” here.
It will show you a few options. Select the relevant option and select “Exit Saving Changes” to exit BIOS.
Now, click on your preferred language.
From the same page, select the keyboard input method and Time & Currency format.
Here, select the “Install Now” option to start the installation.
Insert the product key.
Now, click the box “I Accept the Terms” to proceed.
Here, select the type of installation from “Upgrade” or “Custom.” If you want to keep previous data and files, select “Upgrade.” Select the “Custom: Install Windows only” option if you want to install a fresh copy of Windows.
Now, make partitions of your Hard disk drive and select the drive where you want to install Windows.
That’s it. It will show you the installation process in percentage. Wait for a while until it sets up the Windows.

Windows 8/8.1 Pro Features

If you are using Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic or Home Premium, you can upgrade to Windows 8. But you can’t upgrade to Windows 8 Pro. It’s only for users who are using Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate. Windows 8 Pro has very attractive features for users. The basic features for Windows 8 Core and Windows 8 Pro are the same, but there are some additional features too. Let’s have a look at its striking features.

It supports easy gestures. The touch screen and swiping from left to the right and from right to the left display Charms menu.

Semantic Zoom brings more comfort for readers. You can pinch-to-zoom in and out to read the documents or news. You don’t need to scroll down the page.

Since it’s for professional people, it has Microsoft Office complete set of components. You can create documents, sheets, presentations and meeting notes by using MS Office features.

Internet Explorer 10 is even faster and securer. Nobody can steal your personal data or information.

The apps appear in the customizable live tiles with automatic updates. For example, the Mail app shows the number of emails and keeps fetching updates. You don’t need to refresh it again and again to view the latest emails. In the same way, News and Calendar apps bring the latest news and alerts for upcoming events.

Windows Defender protects your system from malicious software. It defends Windows and your documents from viruses, Trojans, malware, and adware.

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