Creating Bootable USB Media for Windows 8 Installation

After acquiring the Windows 8 .iso file, you can set up a bootable USB flash drive to initiate the installation.

Note: Ensure your USB drive has at least 4 GB of space for a 32-bit .iso file, or 8 GB for a 64-bit version.

To proceed with this setup, the recommended software is:

Rufus

Download Rufus for free here.
Navigate to the Download section to get the latest version of Rufus.

Plug in your USB and launch the Rufus application.
Use the Select button to locate and choose the Windows 8 .iso file for setup.

Click Start to have Rufus format and prepare the USB as a bootable drive.

After the process reaches completion (progress bar at 100%), hit Close; your media is now ready for Windows 8 installation.

Note: Choose GPT partition scheme for PCs made post-2020, or MBR for older models.

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