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Installing Windows is made easier with USB installation tools. The following article will guide you through each step of creating a USB installation and the process of installing Win 8.1. And this is one of the most effective ways to install win 8 , 8.1 nowadays.
Step-by-step guide to install Windows 8.1 via USB, installing windows 8.1 using usb drive
Installing Win 8.1 from USB.
Preparation:
- Windows 8.1 iso file. If you don't have it, you can download it here : Windows 8.1
- 4GB USB drive already formatted.
- USB Boot software for Windows 8: Windows 8 USB Installer Maker
Step 1: You need to Format USB. Choose Restore device Default then press Start
Step 2: Install Windows 8.1 support software for creating USB Boot. Here, Mytour uses Windows 8 USB Installer Maker (download from the link above).
Step 3: Launch the software:
- In the Select a USB Device section: Choose the USB you want to Boot
- Select Search ISO leading to the location of the *iso File of Windows 8.1
- Check the box Show copying to view the process
The boot creation process is underway.
After successful completion, the files on the USB can be observed, resembling those on a Windows 8.1 installation DVD.
Performing Windows 8.1 installation from the previously created USB.
Step 1: First, you need to back up all important data in your Windows partition. Remove the disk, or insert the Windows 8.1 installation USB to begin the installation process.
Boot into your computer and set it to Boot from the USB containing the Windows 8.1 installation (Restart your machine and press Del, F2, F7, F8, F12 depending on your computer's motherboard to access the BIOS settings). The method of accessing BIOS on laptops varies greatly, so readers need to refer to the correct way to access BIOS on laptops according to the brand of laptop they are using.
In many cases, users prefer to prioritize system boot from DVD/CD and USB, so adjusting BIOS to boot from USB or DVD/CD for Windows installation is the top priority to ensure the Windows 8.1 installation process can be successful.
The Windows 8.1 installation process begins.
Step 2: Once on the Windows 8.1 setup screen, select Next.
Step 3: Select Install now.
Step 4: Check I accept the license terms → Next.
Step 5:
Select Upgrade if you are using Windows 8 or Windows 7 to upgrade your current operating system and retain the existing data on your Windows installation partition.
Select Custom if you only want to install Windows.
Here I choose Custom.
Step 6: Select the partition where you want to install Windows → Format →Next.
Step 7: Wait for the installation process to proceed.
Step 8: Wait until you reach the interface as shown. Enter a name for your computer → Next.
Step 9: Select Use express settings.
Step 10: Continue waiting for the operating system to install necessary features.
Step 11: Enter your Microsoft account (Outlook.com or Hotmail.com). If you don't have one, click on Create a new account.
Step 12: Enter necessary information to create your email → Next.
Step 13: Enter personal information such as date of birth, gender, phone number, recovery email (but this information is important for you to recover your email later) → Next.
Step 14: Enter the Catpcha code for verification → Next.
Step 15: Microsoft will send you a code to your phone number. Enter this code into the textbox → Next.
Step 16: Continue with Next.
Step 17: Wait for Microsoft to set up your account.
Step 18: The distinctive User Screen of Windows 8 appears.
At this point, the Win 8.1 installation process is complete. Now you can experience the great features and applications that Windows 8.1 brings to your computer.
So, in this article, we have guided you through the detailed steps to create a Win 8.1 installation USB, so you can reinstall the Windows 8.1 operating system for your computer when needed. Additionally, you can also refer to our install win 10 using usb guide here.
