Installing bootable media involves creating a portable drive with the necessary files for your system to start.

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louie018
Posting Freak

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04-22-2016, 06:18 PM

I occasionally design systems and handle maintenance for friends and family. Recently, I began using bootable USBs for installing Windows 8.1 Pro. Is the bootable media compatible with both the core version or can I use one USB for both and let the product code determine which one works?

louie018

04-22-2016, 06:18 PM #1

PegasusCrafter
Junior Member

04-23-2016, 12:33 AM

Variety requires either a built-in system or two USB drives.

PegasusCrafter

04-23-2016, 12:33 AM #2

Variety requires either a built-in system or two USB drives.

XComicsX
Junior Member

04-23-2016, 09:25 AM

I think the Windows 8.0 activation code won't function with the Windows 8.1 installer, though you can bypass the setup process. After starting up, you can enable it using a standard 8.0 key via System Information.

XComicsX

04-23-2016, 09:25 AM #3

crossboy08
Junior Member

04-28-2016, 02:41 PM

That's not the question he intended.

crossboy08

04-28-2016, 02:41 PM #4

That's not the question he intended.

Slylus7
Member

04-28-2016, 04:17 PM

He referred to a matchup between 8.1 pro and 8.0 pro, noting that 8.0 is the base version.

Slylus7

04-28-2016, 04:17 PM #5

He referred to a matchup between 8.1 pro and 8.0 pro, noting that 8.0 is the base version.