The system image tool in Windows might not be the tool that Microsoft prefers you use for backups, but it's still a good tool for migrations and disaster recovery. As CNET's Rick Broida found out painfully, Windows will behave unexpectedly every now and then, particularly after OS upgrades. This is where having a system image can be a big help.

Use the media creation tool (aprx. 1.41MB) to download Windows. This tool provides the best download experience for customers running Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. Tool includes: File formats optimized for download speed. Built in media creation options for USBs and DVDs. Optional conversion to ISO.

We previously went over how to create a system image in Windows 8. However, if you upgraded to Windows 8.1 -- surprise! -- the tool isn't where it used to be. If you want to use the system image tool in Windows 8.1, here's how to find it:

Step 1: From the Windows 8.1 Start screen, search for and select 'File History.' You can also access it through the Control Panel by going to System and Security > File History.

Step 2: Select 'System Image Backup' from the lower left-hand corner of the window.

The system image tool works the same in Windows 8.1 as it did in Windows 8, so just select where you want to save the backup, then click 'Start backup.'

If and when you need to use the system image, go to Settings > Change PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery, then select the 'Restart now' button under Advanced Startup. When it boots up to the menu, go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > System image recovery. You can also use a Windows 8 USB flash recovery drive, if you're unable into boot to Windows.

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Technical Level : Intermediate
Summary
When you don’t have an installation disc of Windows 8.1 it might be very difficult to reach the Advanced Startup Option, this Wiki will guide you through the process of downloading and burning a copy of Windows 8.1.
Details

Requirements

You need a Retail Windows 8.1 key (OEM Keys will not work) and a working computer to be able to download and burn the disc. For making a repair solution if you’re using an OEM system please see this Wiki: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki/windows8_1-system/advanced-repair-tools-create-a-usb-recovery-drive/1a3ad051-1796-4238-89d8-8705e9128e24

Important Information:

• You cannot use a Windows 8 Retail key to download Windows 8.1, not even if you have upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 You will have to download the application for downloading Windows 8.
• You cannot download Windows 8.1 or 8 64 bits on a 32 bits computer or the other way around, it will always download the same architecture of your current system

Step 1

• To download Windows 8.1 use this link: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=271128
• To download Windows 8 use this link: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=317630

Step 2

Start the downloaded application, and enter your product key at the first screen and then press Next

Step 3

You will see a Window displaying the Windows version that you can download using your product key, verify this is correct and press Next

Step 4

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The installer will start download Windows 8(.1) this could take some time, wait for this process to complete.

Step 5

Select the option “Install by creating media”

Step 6

You can now choose for either an USB drive or making an ISO. If you wish to make an USB drive, select it and click on continue, then follow the instructions on the screen. If you wish to make a ISO then continue reading.

Select ISO File and click on Save

Step 7

Save the file to a location on your drive and remember the location, after saving it. Then go to the directory where you saved the ISO or you can click on Open DVD Burner and skip to step 9.

Step 8

Right click on the ISO you just saved and select Burn disc image

Step 9

Insert a blank recordable disc in your burner and click on Burn. (The instructions on the screen will help you further.)

Your disc is now successfully created, you can now use this disc to reinstall Windows or to repair a damaged Windows installation.

How to boot from the disc

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First, ensure you BIOS is set to boot from a DVD device, then put the Windows 8(.1) disc in your system and press on a random key when this message appears

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The instructions on the screen will help you further through the process.

Hope this wiki has successfully showed you how to create a bootable Windows 8(.1) disc.

Yuri Pustjens.

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