How to install Windows 8 from a USB

If you have arrived at this article you will surely want to learn to install the new Windows 8 operating system without burning the image on the disk and using your USB drive ; well, not only is it simple but also, in, we can explain it step by step.

If you still do not know how to do it, read on.

You will need to:
  • A computer with Internet access.
Steps to follow:

one

Click here to download the USB utility that Microsoft makes available to all its users; Although it is true that it puts Windows 7, it is also valid for the new operating system .

two

Open the file search dialog, select the Windows 8 ISO image (already downloaded) and press 'Next'.

3

Windows will now ask you where you want to burn the ISO image of the new operating system, leaving you to choose between the DVD or USB drive. In this case, it is the latter.

4

A new pop-up window will alert you that, when burning the image in the USB, all the contents that are in this unit will be eliminated. Click on 'Accept' and continue with the procedure.

5

Is the process over? Perfect! You already have everything you need in your USB drive, now you just have to prepare your computer for the change of operating system (saves information, images, videos and everything you do not want to lose).

6

Now configure the BIOS to boot the operating system from the USB drive ; for this, when turning on the computer press 'Delete' or F2 to enter the setup. Once there, go to 'Start' or 'boot' and select 'USB' as the first unit.

7

Reboot the system and install Windows 8 ... Ready!