Windows 8.1 Media Creation Tool Download 2021 -

As of , Windows 8.1 no longer receives security updates from Microsoft. If you are using this OS for daily tasks, ensure you have a robust third-party antivirus and avoid using it for sensitive financial transactions, as it is more vulnerable to modern exploits than Windows 10 or 11.

If you prefer not to use third-party software, you can manually prepare the drive via CMD: Open as Administrator. Type diskpart and then list disk . Identify your USB (e.g., select disk 1 ). windows 8.1 media creation tool download

Once downloaded ( MediaCreationTool.exe — about 1.5 MB), run it. You’ll see two clean options: As of , Windows 8

Microsoft removed the flashy "Download Tool" button for Windows 8.1 after Windows 10/11 took over. But the tool still exists on their servers. It lets you: Type diskpart and then list disk

During installation, Windows 8.1 will typically ask for a . You can find this on a sticker on your laptop or inside the original retail box.