Anyone found a way to create a Win 8.1 bootable USB stick??

all the mentioned tools work perfectly. Problem must be at your end

 

I used the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool without any problems.

 

Are you attempting to create a bootable stick out of the x64 PRO ISO? If so, you'll need something larger than a 4GB stick. Otherwise, Rufus works just fine. I've used it to create bootable usb sticks for all Windows 8.1 ISOs.

 

diskpart
list disk
select disk ?
clean
create partition primary
select partition 1
active
format fs=ntfs quick label=”Win8-RP-x64”
exit
Leaving DiskPart...


5) Now we need to copy the boot sector. You should still be in the command prompt window


C:\Windows\system32>g:
G:\>cd boot
Run "bootsect /help" for detailed usage instructions.


G:\boot>bootsect /nt60 e:
Target volumes will be updated with BOOTMGR compatible bootcode.
Bootcode was successfully updated on all targeted volumes.
G:\boot>exit


That method worked for me.

 

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Try Universal usb installer it works perfect !!

 

Novicorp WinToFlash, I think it will be worked.

 

There is absolutely no need to copy boot sector for Windows 8, AFAIK.
Just open cmd and then write
diskpart
list disk
select disk ?
clean
create partition primary
select partition 1
active
format fs=ntfs or format fs=FAT32 // Now this depends whether you plan to install it in uefi mode or legacy bios mode. (some pc-s dont have uefi) For legacy bios it doesn't matter much which one you choose but ntfs is faster, but for uefi, the boot stick must be formatted as FAT32 or it won't boot
exit
exit



Now just mount the ISO and copy over the contents and you're done.

 

Best option is to use ZOTAC WinUSB Maker (JoshCell Software)!

 

I had problems using a 4gb stick, a 16gb one worked first try.

 

Yes 100% working.................

 

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I just removed all content on my USB and placed the ISO files in it by dragging and dropping.
Plugged it into my Surface, pressed power and held the volume down for ~5 seconds and got into the installation..

 

Some USB 3.0 sticks will not let you install Windows from them but will boot and get as far as choosing the Drive to install to then fails.

My SanDisk Extreme 64GB is like this and I read others have same issue due to the fact it uses SSD tech with a USB interface unlike Corsairs (soon to launch after a hitch) worlds 1st native USB stick (so they claim).

My older Corsair GT 4GB works fine though.

 

UltraISO

work !

 

You can also use UltraIso software and make sure you have larger free space in your usb drive and also your usb drive must have a name assigned to it through your usb pen drive company

 

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