iso file downloaded from TechNet Subscriber downloads (soon to be no more) Hit the Browse button to locate your Windows 8.1 installation iso file. The first screen should now look like this:ĥ. You can also just use the search function, in ‘metro mode’ simply type Windows 7 and you will see it and its uninstall app.Ĭlick Ok at the User Account Control popup dialog After the installation of the tool has completed, you will suddenly notice this tile: It does not matter where you put it, as long as it is on a local HD and it is accessable to you when running the tool, meaning that you have access to where the file is stored in the filesystem.Ĥ. This file should be placed on a local harddrive. exe file, you will have to be a local administrator on your machine for it to install properly.ģ. Download and install the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool from Microsoft Store or Codeplex. It does not have to be erased, the tool will do that for you if needed.Ģ. Prepare a USB flash drive for installation, is has to be at least 4 GB in size and it has to be formatted with FAT32. iso file with Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 or plain Windows 8 (Windows Server 2008 R2 not verified but willmost likely also work) Done! This guide in its entirety works just as well if you replace the Windows 8.1. Start the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool (from startbutton or ‘windows 8 style startmenu’?)Ħ. Insert the USB flash drive into the powered off PC to install, Power on and boot from USB drive (F9 at HP logo on HP Machines).ħ.

iso file and store it locally on your harddrive.Ĥ.

Download and install the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool from Microsoft Store HERE or Codeplex HERE (It is an official Microsoft tool, totally wierdly named from the Windows 7 release but still very much valid!)ģ. Get a USB Flash drive formatted with FAT32, it has to be AT LEAST 4GB!Ģ. I’ll list them here and if you want, you can follow the step by step guide below.ġ. It’s a piece of cake really, but a few things you need to know about. This time I’ll help you find a way to install Windows 8.1 quick and easy, from a simple USB flash drive. (Looking to install Windows Server? The same steps apply, but for a server specific guide, go here Create a bootable Windows Server 2012 R2 installation USB flash drive)

Windows 8.1 media creation tool usb