USB boot Windows 8.1 Update 3

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by avechuche, Feb 7, 2015.

  1. avechuche

    avechuche MDL Junior Member

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    #1 avechuche, Feb 7, 2015
    Can anyone help me create a bootable USB. Always believe in "WindowsHotfixDownloader.exe" program and never had a problem, but for some time gives me error at boot. I already try many PC and various flash drives. Thx!
     
  2. tnx

    tnx MDL Expert

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    #2 tnx, Feb 7, 2015
    Are you wanting to install Win 8.1 from a USB stick ?

    First get a 8 gig or bigger USB 2

    Sling it in your PC
    Run command prompt as admin
    Then type :
    Just copy the Windows files over to the USB

    Boot from USB and away you go

    As for USB 3. I have always hit problems using USB 3 installing Winows 8. Dont know why.
    Thats why I suggest sticking with USB 2

    Hope this helps
     
  3. cocachris89

    cocachris89 MDL Senior Member

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    #3 cocachris89, Feb 7, 2015
    Or it you prefer a GUI, there is Universal USB Installer, Unetbootin, Rufus, or even Windows USB/DVD Download Tool. There are heaps of tools to make a bootable USB
     
  4. avechuche

    avechuche MDL Junior Member

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    #4 avechuche, Feb 7, 2015 (OP)
    Thank you both , the first option works. I have tried using " Universal USB Installer " works but does not leave me unattended windows do not take into account the unattended file. THX!
     
  5. ZaForD

    ZaForD MDL Expert

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    #5 ZaForD, Feb 7, 2015
    USB 3.0 will work fine IF Windows 8/10 has the correct drivers for the particular USB 3.0 chipset.
    But there are so many around, your better off sticking to USB 2.0 for now. ;)

    Watch out with this one it only makes NTFS drives, which won't work on a UEFI system. :(