How to make a Win 8.1 Pro ISO.

Idleman · 4 Nov 2013 at 15:32

I got the cheap Win 8 Pro upgrade in January, when I was using the Enterprise version. I have since upgraded to Win 8.1 Pro via the upgrade in Windows store. I want to make a Recovery/Installation disc from my existing installation, is this possible.
I have tried the Recovery option in Control Panel and made an ISO on a USB stick, but it is only 286MB in size. So wont be much use if I want to do a fresh install. And my Key is no good if I try using a Win 8 or Win 8.1 Pro ISO.
Any advice welcome.

robinbredin · 4 Nov 2013 at 16:01

I found the early on, and posted it about the win 8.1 pro ISO, so i will repost it.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Expected-to-Release-Windows-8-1-ISOs-This-Month-396247.shtml

Skynet5 · 4 Nov 2013 at 18:47

Finally they see the light.

Having to get an ISO from a torrent just to do a clean install with my own Windows 8 OEM key that I own is plain stupid.

If I have to go for a torrent, that just promotes conversations around "well if I have to do that, I may as well get the cracked version and not pay for the OS"

I'm an honest person that has always paid for my OS. So why not give me access to the media. Someone in MS HQ has seen sense finally hopefully.

theheyes · 4 Nov 2013 at 19:58

Indeed, the upgrade scenarios ranged from super easy to wanting to smash your head into the nearest wall.

Idleman · 4 Nov 2013 at 22:41

That is what annoys me. I had to do a fresh install a few weeks ago, what a palaver.
Had to install Win 8 Enterprise, then do the Win 8 upgrade and now it would seem, another(albeit, smaller) upgrade, Win 8.1. And I can`t use any other Win 8 versions, as my Key is not accepted.