Failed to set up Windows 8.1 on your device.

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Oscar_skilzz
Junior Member

01-11-2016, 10:53 AM

Hi everyone, I'm facing some issues installing Windows on my new PC. I downloaded the ISO from the Microsoft site and purchased a key. I used Etcher (on Mac) to turn my USB into a bootable drive, but when I plug it in, it jumps straight to the BIOS. I can see my drives listed, and the USB key is detected as a drive, yet pressing F8 still takes me to the BIOS. I'm wondering if using a Mac to create the bootable drive affects the process. Thanks!

Oscar_skilzz

01-11-2016, 10:53 AM #1

CataclysmAqua
Junior Member

01-11-2016, 04:41 PM

It seems you're wondering if a PC is necessary to generate the Windows installation disk.

CataclysmAqua

01-11-2016, 04:41 PM #2

It seems you're wondering if a PC is necessary to generate the Windows installation disk.

Shibess
Member

129

01-13-2016, 09:52 PM

Use the command `dd` in the terminal to format the USB stick.

Shibess

01-13-2016, 09:52 PM #3

Use the command `dd` in the terminal to format the USB stick.

ShakedBanana
Junior Member

01-14-2016, 08:40 AM

I also gave it a shot, but it didn’t work. I’m going to look for a solution for Windows.

ShakedBanana

01-14-2016, 08:40 AM #4

I also gave it a shot, but it didn’t work. I’m going to look for a solution for Windows.

BaccaStrq123
Senior Member

664

01-14-2016, 01:12 PM

You're choosing Windows 8.1 for fun, but it's easier with Windows 10.

BaccaStrq123

01-14-2016, 01:12 PM #5

You're choosing Windows 8.1 for fun, but it's easier with Windows 10.

YOLOGAMER109
Member

229

01-14-2016, 01:19 PM

Rufus runs smoothly on Windows.

YOLOGAMER109

01-14-2016, 01:19 PM #6

Rufus runs smoothly on Windows.

UtronFX
Junior Member

01-19-2016, 09:17 AM

Don't rely on Rufus. Simply take an ISO drive. Manually copying it to a USB also functions.

UtronFX

01-19-2016, 09:17 AM #7

Don't rely on Rufus. Simply take an ISO drive. Manually copying it to a USB also functions.

Papyrule
Senior Member

560

01-20-2016, 11:06 AM

I prioritize privacy above all. Windows 7 offers the best protection. I’m confident handling Windows 8, but I might consider upgrading later.

Papyrule

01-20-2016, 11:06 AM #8

I prioritize privacy above all. Windows 7 offers the best protection. I’m confident handling Windows 8, but I might consider upgrading later.

Roe56
Member

102

01-21-2016, 11:50 PM

You should access the .iso file on your Mac, duplicate its contents onto a USB drive.

Roe56

01-21-2016, 11:50 PM #9

You should access the .iso file on your Mac, duplicate its contents onto a USB drive.

AdamKoudy
Senior Member

740

02-10-2016, 12:09 AM

#10

It's best to try this on a PC. Windows 8 performs similarly to Windows 10 regarding privacy concerns.

AdamKoudy

02-10-2016, 12:09 AM #10

It's best to try this on a PC. Windows 8 performs similarly to Windows 10 regarding privacy concerns.

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