“IS WINDOWS 8.1 PRO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN A FLASH DRIVE STICK OR ONLY A DVD/CD?”
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Retail copies of Windows 8.1 are only available as DVD/CDs. Download versions are available, however, through Microsoft directly.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have only seen it on CD/DVD. After installed, I think you can image it to a usb flash drive that has enough memory for it. Then can make a recovery disk.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It is only available for purchase on DVD media or as downloadable image, but NOT as USB. You can create a USB image though using Microsoft's own Media Creation Tool, available for free on their website. You'll have to search for it, but definitely worth it. The Media Creation Tool will give you the option to create Win 8 or 8.1, 32 bit or 64 bit, basic version or up to professional. Make sure you pick the right version for your needs. You also need a fast internet connection, as you will be downloading the installer image directly from Microsoft. Keep in mind that this will only create the install media for you. You STILL HAVE TO BUY A LICENSE KEY if you don't have one to perform the installation, but it is useful if you don't have an optical drive to use the install discs, as on some netbooks.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Only in disc.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You can create any OS with a Flash drive. There is a lot of 3rd party Applications that helps with that. Or you can manually do it in the Command Prompt. Which ever works easier for you... UI or Commands?
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