NOTE: If you are getting “Unable to run bootsect.exe” error, it’s likely because you’re attempting to create a 64-bit Windows 8.1 bootable USB from a 32-bit version of Windows. Step 7: Once the bootable USB is ready, you’ll see Backup completed message. Click on the same button to begin creating your bootable Windows 8.1 DVD. Click Yes button this time to continue formatting the selected drive and copying Windows files.Īnd if you have selected DVD in the last step, you’ll see Begin burning button. In some cases, you might see another warning (see picture) dialog. Step 6: If you have selected USB device as your media type, you’ll see the following screen where you need to select you USB device and then click Begin Copying button.Ĭlick Erase USB Device button when the warning dialog box appears on the screen. Select media type as USB device or DVD to proceed to the next step.

Important: Be sure to backup all data from your USB drive as all files will be deleted during the process. Step 5: In the following screen, choose USB device as your media type if you want to create a bootable USB, or choose DVD to create bootable Windows 8.1 DVD using the ISO file. Click on Browse button to browse to your Windows 8.1 ISO file, and then click on the Next button. Step 4: Once installed, launch Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool. And if you want to create a bootable DVD with the help of this tool, insert a blank DVD into the optical drive before proceeding to the next step. Step 3: Connect your USB flash (at least 4GB for 32-bit and 8GB for 64-bit) to your PC if you want to create a bootable USB.

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