Both the 64-bit installation media (USB flash drive and DVD) can be booted in both UEFI and Legacy BIOS boot mode. The download succeeds without product key.

The Windows Installation Media Creation Tool works on Windows 7/8/8.1/10. Create installation media for Windows 8.1 Note: This Windows 8.1 installation media accepts Windows 8/8.1 product keys, both OEM and retail (for example, 'Windows 8 Pro $15/$40 Upgrade Offer' product key).ġ. Or if you switch to a new hard drive to your computer and if the Windows 8/8.1 recovery USB flash drive is not able to install Windows 8/8.1 to a blank hard drive ( see this link for help). How to download and clean install Windows 8.1 if you have an OEM computer with UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8/8.1 product key.įor example, if you want to get rid of the bloatware apps or if Refresh/ Reset does not work. How to create a bootable Windows 10 USB flash drive or DVD. You need to download the correct installation media of Windows 10. Note: Do not select the 'I don't have a product key' option, because activation is not successful. When installation is finished, Windows 10 will be activated automatically, if your internet connection is up and running.īut if you are being prompted for a product key, it means that you have the wrong installation media and that's when the Windows 10 installer can't detect Windows 8/8.1 product key from UEFI firmware (BIOS). If you have an OEM computer with UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8/8.1 product key, the Windows 10 installer should automatically detect product key from UEFI firmware (BIOS) and you will be taken straight to the License Agreement screen. How to directly clean install Windows 10 without having to upgrade first. The free Windows 10 upgrade offer expires after July 29th, 2016.

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