How do I create a Windows 8 install USB?

Head to Microsoft’s installation tool webpage, connect your USB flash drive (at least 4 GB of space should be available) or insert your writeable DVD, and then click the Create media button. Once the media creation tool is finished, you can use the USB flash drive or DVD (after rebooting) to install Window 8.1.

How do I download Windows 8 on my computer?

Step 1: Go to Microsoft’s page for upgrading to Windows 8 with a product key, then click on the light blue “Install Windows 8” button. Step 2: Launch the setup file (Windows8-Setup.exe) and enter your Windows 8 product key when prompted. Continue the setup process until it begins downloading Windows 8.

Can I install Windows 8 without product key?

Skip Product Key Input in Windows 8.1 Setup All we need to do is to provide the version details inside this file so that Windows Setup is not needed to ask for a product key to install the appropriate version relevant to that product key.

How do I install Windows 8?

Preparing to Install Buy an old version of Windows 8. Back up your computer’s files. Insert the Windows 8 CD into your computer. Restart your computer. Begin rapidly pressing the BIOS key. Find the “Boot Order” section. Select your computer’s CD drive. Move the drive to the top of the boot list. Save and exit.

Can I install Windows 8?

Part 2 of 2: Installing Windows 8 Select a language, time, and keyboard setting. In most cases, the information on this window should already be correct; if you see incorrect information (e.g., the wrong time/region), click It’s in the bottom-right corner of the window. Click Install now. Enter your Windows 8 product key. Check the “I accept” box. Click Accept.

Can I get Windows 8?

The good news, however, is that you can still get Windows 8 for free without doing anything illegal. There are at least three methods you could use, but each one of them has its advantages and disadvantages.

Is Windows 8 free?

Beginning in July 2019, the Windows 8 Store is officially closed. While you can no longer install or update applications from the Windows 8 Store, you can continue using those already installed. However, since Windows 8 has been out of support since January 2016, we encourage you to update to Windows 8.1 for free.