If your Windows 8 installer is saved on a disk or is on ISO format and you want to install it on a device that does not have a disk drive like a netbook then you really need to save it on a different storage media so you can use it for installation. This story, 'Create a Windows 8.Installing Windows 8 is pretty easy if your computer has a DVD drive but what if the drive is broken or you’re using a device that does not have one? This can become a serious problem for people who don’t have the techie mindset within themselves.

Yes, you'll need a Windows 8 license key to validate the install. Once the media creation tool is finished, you can use the USB flash drive or DVD (after rebooting) to install Window 8.1. Head to Microsoft's installation tool webpage, connect your USB flash drive (at least 4 GB of space should be available) or insert your writeable DVD, and then click the Create media button. Save the ISO image to a USB drive for emergency reformatting and installations (we've all been there before) or just peace of mind. The free tool downloads and creates the installation media you need to install Window 8.1 right away, without having to first install Windows 8 and then update to Windows 8.1, a lengthy process. It could come in handy if you ever want to reinstall Windows 8.1 or install it from scratch. Want to reinstall Windows 8.1 but don't have any installation media for it? Microsoft has released this new tool for you.

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