The official for download from Microsoft as of April 2026. Since Windows 8.1 reached its end of support on January 10, 2023, Microsoft has removed the tool and direct ISO downloads from its main software download pages.

+ Microsoft’s own Windows 8.1 ISO download script Or HeiDoc.net Windows ISO Downloader (formerly Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool)

: You still need a valid product key to activate Windows 8.1 after installation. If you have a Windows 8 key, it will usually work for the 8.1 installation.

Creating the drive is only half the battle. To actually install Windows 8.1, you must boot from the USB stick.

button. The link is typically valid for 24 hours from creation. Microsoft Learn Step 2: Create the Bootable Media (64-bit) Since the original tool is unavailable,

Since you cannot use the official Media Creation Tool, you can manually create a bootable USB drive once you have an ISO file:

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