Install Windows 8 using only a USB drive instead of an optical disc.
Install Windows 8 using only a USB drive instead of an optical disc.
You might be able to set up Windows 8.1 on your gaming system using the external drive, but ensure the drive is formatted correctly and compatible with the hardware.
You can install it via a USB drive, or if the HDD already runs Windows, simply connect it.
The external hard drive must be formatted initially, while a flash drive performs better
Someone should create a note about this. It seems there’s a recurring discussion about installing Windows from a USB device each day. You’ll likely need a blank device, and a suitable flash drive will probably be most useful. The rest of the steps are covered by Microsoft’s official documentation at the provided link.