Download Windows 8.1 Disc Image (ISO File)
If you need to install or reinstall Windows 8.1, you can use the tools on this page to create your own installation media
using either a USB flash drive or a DVD.
Before you begin
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Make sure you have:
- An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply).
- Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.
- A blank USB or DVD (and DVD burner) with at least 4 GB of space if you want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, because any content on it will be deleted.
- Read: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool.
- Read the System Requirements
- If you will be installing the operating system for the first time, you will need your Windows product key (xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx). For more information about product keys and when they are required.
- For Enterprise editions please visit the Volume Licensing Service Center.
Windows 8.1 editions below are valid for both Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Professional.
- More optionsSign in to the Volume Licensing Service Center to download Enterprise editions.Sign in to your subscription on the MSDN Portal for MSDN downloads.Visit the Download Academic Products page for Education editions (product key required).
*Your use of the media creation tools on this site is governed by the Microsoft Terms of Use for this website.
