Windows 8 and 8.1: Installation without a CD
- Windows 8 and 8.1, you can easily Download the Tool from Microsoft download. The Links you will find in the next section. Then, you can start the Installation directly on a USB Stick or a CD to transfer.
- For Installation, you are required to have a valid product key or an Upgrade Key. You can find this just helps you with a default Key for Installation. The subsequent activation of Windows do not handle it, however.
- For Windows 8 Standard Key XKY4K-2NRWR-8F6P2-448RF-CRYQH is. For Windows 8.1 you need, depending on the Version of a other Key. These can be found on the website of Microsoft.
Window 8 install without CD
Instructions: Windows 8 and 8.1 without CD install
- Download the Windows 8 Setup Tool or the Windows 8.1 Setup Tool download and run the file.
- After a short time the Tool starts. Now enter your product Key or Upgrade Key.
- The Key is then tested and the corresponding Windows Version is downloaded. This can take a while.
- Now, select either the Option "Now install" to install Windows 8 directly, or you can choose in "installation media" for Creating a Windows USB-Sticks.
- Note: To use Windows 8 via a USB Stick to install, you may need to the Boot order change.
Windows 8 Setup Tool
In the next practical tip we show you how to use Windows 8 without Login start.
