It’s has been proven time and again that the best way to create a bootable Windows USB is to use the native Command Prompt. We have already written a detailed guide to install Windows 7 and Windows 8 from USB flash drive. But all users can’t use the Command Prompt, especially novice users.
There are a number of free tools available to create a bootable Windows USB drive, but only a few utilities offer easy-to-use interface. Installing Windows 8 from a USB drive is significantly faster than from a disc. In no particular order, here are the best free tools available to create bootable Windows 8 USB.
This is by no means a collection of every bootable USB creator out there, but the ones listed here are the top that you will find. While all tools listed here were originally developed to create Windows 7 bootable USB, you can use them to create Windows 8 USB flash drive as well.
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- Command Prompt: Yes, we are talking about the native Command Prompt, the best utility to create bootable Windows USB. Refer our how to install Windows 8 from USB drive guide to learn how to use the Command Prompt to create a bootable USB drive without using third-party software.
