Install Windows 8 From A USB Stick

We recently reported that Microsoft has released Windows 8 Developer preview edition and it’s available for every one. People over Technobolt has prepared this guide on how to install Windows 8 From A USB Stick

First You Will Need:

• Windows 8 ISO - Developer Preview [Download]
• Windows 7 USB/DVD [Download] – This is the official Microsoft tool for creating bootable DVD or USB device of Windows 8

Here is how to make a Windows 8 Bootable USB Stick:

Step 1: Install Window 7 USB/DVD tool and open it, Browse the Windows 8 ISO which you downloaded earlier and click next.


Step 2: In the second step select USB in creating bootable image.

Step 3: Plug in USB and browse the USB as shown in picture below to create bootable Windows 8 drive, now click begin copying:


Step 4: That’s it Windows 8 files will now be copy to usb in the form of bootable image.

Step 5: Now simply restart your computer and boot the computer via USB drive to begin installation of Windows 8.