: In Rufus, click Select and choose your Windows 8.1 ISO file.
While Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 8.1 in January 2023, the installation media is still available for users who need it for specific reasons (legacy hardware, re-installation, etc.). media creation tool for windows 8.1
Here are some of the key features of the Media Creation Tool for Windows 8.1: : In Rufus, click Select and choose your Windows 8
After Windows 8.1 is installed:
Search for (file name: MediaCreationTool.exe for Windows 8.1). Make sure you get the version matching your system architecture (x86 for 32-bit, x64 for 64-bit). : In Rufus
: Select GPT for modern UEFI systems or MBR for older BIOS systems. Start : Click Start to begin the process. 3. Manual Command Line (Alternative)