How To Install Windows 8.1 From ISO File

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.
5. Locate, and then select your Windows 8 ISO file. ...
6. Select Next.

1. Can I install Windows from ISO file?
2. How can I download Windows 8.1 ISO for free?
3. How do I extract an ISO file in Windows 8?
4. Is an ISO file bootable?
5. How do I make an ISO file bootable?
6. How do I install Windows 8.1 without a product key?
7. How do I install Windows 10 from an ISO file?
8. Is Windows 8 download free?
9. How do I download Windows 8.1 to a USB?
10. How do I download Windows from an ISO file?

Can I install Windows from ISO file?

If you choose to download an ISO file so you can create a bootable file from a DVD or USB drive, copy the Windows ISO file onto your drive and then run the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool. Then simply install Windows onto your computer directly from your USB or DVD drive.

How can I download Windows 8.1 ISO for free?

Download Windows 8.1 Disc Image (ISO File)

1. Make sure you have: ...
2. Read the System Requirements.
3. If you will be installing the operating system for the first time, you will need your Windows product key (xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx). ...
4. For Enterprise editions please visit the Volume Licensing Service Center.

How do I extract an ISO file in Windows 8?

Click the "Open File" button to open the Windows 8 ISO file. Select the file(s) or directories you wish to extract. Then click the "Extract" button on the toolbar. Set the location from the drop-down list for extract Windows8 ISO file(s).

Is an ISO file bootable?

Instead, the preferred method is to create a single file, an image of a bootable CD, called an ISO image. Most CD-ROM burning applications recognize this type of image file. Once the ISO file is burned as an image, then the new CD is a clone of the original and bootable.

How do I make an ISO file bootable?

Bootable USB with Rufus

1. Open the program with a double-click.
2. Select your USB drive in “Device”
3. Select “Create a bootable disk using” and the option “ISO Image”
4. Right-click on the CD-ROM symbol and select the ISO file.
5. Under “New volume label”, you can enter whatever name you like for your USB drive.

How do I install Windows 8.1 without a product key?

The fastest and easiest way to install Windows 8.1 without a product key is by creating a Windows installation USB drive. We need to download a Windows 8.1 ISO from Microsoft if we haven't already. Then, we can use a 4GB or larger USB flash drive and an app, such as Rufus, to create a Windows 8.1 installation USB.

How do I install Windows 10 from an ISO file?

Let's go over these different methods.

1. Mount the ISO File in Windows 10 or 8.1. In Windows 10 or 8.1, download the ISO file. ...
2. Virtual Drive. ...
3. Eject Virtual Drive. ...
4. Mount the ISO File in Windows 7. ...
5. Run the Setup. ...
6. Unmount Virtual Drive. ...
7. Burn the ISO File to Disc. ...
8. Install Via Disc.

Is Windows 8 download free?

Windows 8.1 has been released. If you're using Windows 8, upgrading to Windows 8.1 is both easy and free. If you're using another operating system (Windows 7, Windows XP, OS X), you can either buy a boxed version ($120 for normal, $200 for Windows 8.1 Pro), or opt for one of the free methods listed below.

How do I download Windows 8.1 to a USB?

You will have to follow these steps next:

1. Download and open the Install Windows 8.1 setup file from Microsoft;
2. Type in your Windows 8.1 product key and initiate the download;
3. After the download completes, select Install by creating media;
4. Select USB flash drive (it should be the default choice) and insert the USB drive;

How do I download Windows from an ISO file?

To use the media creation tool, visit the Microsoft Software Download Windows 10 page from a Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 device. You can use this page to download a disc image (ISO file) that can be used to install or reinstall Windows 10.