Microsoft does not offer a direct download link for a specific "Media Creation Tool" for 8.1 like they do for Windows 10. Instead, they use a unified download page.

If you are creating this USB drive using a computer running Windows 10 or 11, you don't need extra software.

Since the automated tool is scarce, follow these steps to create your own bootable USB drive: 1. Obtain the Windows 8.1 ISO

Media Creation Tool For Windows 8.1 ^hot^ Jun 2026

Microsoft does not offer a direct download link for a specific "Media Creation Tool" for 8.1 like they do for Windows 10. Instead, they use a unified download page.

If you are creating this USB drive using a computer running Windows 10 or 11, you don't need extra software.

Since the automated tool is scarce, follow these steps to create your own bootable USB drive: 1. Obtain the Windows 8.1 ISO