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How do I Create a bootable USB drive for Windows 8?

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How do I Create a bootable USB drive for Windows 8?

How to Install Windows 8 or 8.1 From a USB Device

  1. Create an ISO file from the Windows 8 DVD.
  2. Download the Windows USB/DVD download tool from Microsoft and then install it.
  3. Start the Windows USB DVD Download Tool program.
  4. Select Browse on Step 1 of 4: Choose ISO file screen.

How do I repair Windows 8.1 with installation disc?

To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Insert the original installation DVD or USB Drive.
  2. Restart your computer.
  3. Boot from the disc/USB.
  4. At the Install screen, click Repair your computer or press R.
  5. Click Troubleshoot.
  6. Click Command Prompt.
  7. Type these commands: bootrec /FixMbr bootrec /FixBoot bootrec /ScanOs bootrec /RebuildBcd.

How do I make a Windows 8.1 recovery disk?

Insert your USB drive into the USB port on your Surface. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and tap or click Search. In the search box, enter recovery, and in the search results, tap or click Recovery, and tap or click Create a recovery drive. In the User Account Control dialog box, tap or click Yes.

How to set Windows 8 boot from USB?

1) Shut off your computer. 2) Turn it back on and press the key indicated briefly on the startup screen to enter your BIOS Setup. It’s usually Escape, F1, F2, F8, F11, or F12. 3) In the boot menu, look for the boot order controls and move the USB drive to the top of the list. 4) Save your settings and restart the computer with the USB key installed.

How do I boot Windows 8?

Boot Windows 8 Advanced Boot Options. The easiest way to get into Safe Mode is to hit Windows Key + I to bring up the Settings bar. Now the important part: Click the Power button, hold down the Shift key, and at the same time click Restart. When your computer restarts, you’ll be brought to the Advanced Options Screen.

How to create Windows 8/8.1 bootable USB?

Download and install Microsoft’s Windows USB/DVD Download Tool from here.

  • Now you will need .ISO file for Windows. If you already have a ISO file downloaded from MSDN or any other sources,just use that.
  • Insert a USB flash drive having 8GB or greater storage capacity in a USB port on your computer.

    • Can I install Windows 8 on an USB flash drive?

    Remove the USB bootable drive from former computer and insert it into target machine that you plan to install Windows 8.

  • Power on target computer and set to boot from the connected USB while booting up.
  • Then,just follow the guidance to setup windows 8 with USB; including the settings of the installed system on target computer.