64 Bit Media Creation Tool [new] - Windows 8.1 Download

Open Rufus and click the small arrow next to "Select," then choose .

If you already have a 64-bit ISO file, you can use PowerShell to format and prep your USB drive: Open as an administrator. Identify your USB drive number using Get-Disk . Run these commands (replace X with your drive number): powershell windows 8.1 download 64 bit media creation tool

Clear-Disk -Number X -RemoveData New-Partition -DiskNumber X -UseMaximumSize -IsActive -AssignDriveLetter Format-Volume -FileSystem FAT32 -DriveLetter E Use code with caution. Open Rufus and click the small arrow next

Microsoft no longer provides a direct public download for the Windows 8.1 ISO on its primary software download page. Instead, users have two main legitimate paths: Run these commands (replace X with your drive

Once the ISO is downloaded, Rufus will automatically configure the settings for a bootable drive. Click to burn the media. Method B: Manual Command Line (PowerShell)