Install Windows 8 Release Preview from a USB Drive [How To]

JMH · Jun 1, 2012

The quickest way to get Windows 8 installed is to take a blank PC (or empty partition) and install Windows 8 from USB.
[h=3]What You’ll Need[/h]

Blank partition/hard drive

4 GB USB drive (32 bit/64 bit ISO), 8 GB USB drive (64 bit ISO with developer tools)

To install Windows 8 Release Preview from a USB thumb drive, you’ll need to:

Format your thumb drive and copy the installation files

Boot from your thumb drive

Install Windows 8

[h=2]Format Your Thumb Drive and Copy the Installation Files[/h]You’ll need to format your thumb drive and copy over the Windows 8 installation files. There are a few methods to do this. I’ve included the easiest method below (or you can do it manually):

http://mintywhite.com/windows-8/install-windows-8-developer-preview-usb-drive/

zigzag3143 · Jun 7, 2012

How To Install Windows 8 From A USB

Another source

http://www.everything-microsoft.com/2012/06/07/install-windows-8-usb/

Search

Search

Install Windows 8 Release Preview from a USB Drive [How To]

JMH

Emeritus, Contributor

zigzag3143

Contributor, Sysnative Staff Emeritus