No, it's not possible to install W8.1 from a 4GB USB drive.

TylerSkillz
Member

198

06-06-2023, 01:43 AM

Building my rig in 8 days (seriously?) and possibly running W8.1 on a single 4GB USB stick. Thanks.

TylerSkillz

06-06-2023, 01:43 AM #1

Building my rig in 8 days (seriously?) and possibly running W8.1 on a single 4GB USB stick. Thanks.

NottaSpy
Member

232

06-06-2023, 03:13 AM

Choose between a 32-bit or 64-bit version. A 64-bit setup requires an 8GB flash memory card.

NottaSpy

06-06-2023, 03:13 AM #2

Choose between a 32-bit or 64-bit version. A 64-bit setup requires an 8GB flash memory card.

Mitespark
Junior Member

06-06-2023, 09:15 AM

You could try, though it might feel a bit tight, purchasing an inexpensive 8GB USB drive and using it, especially if you're working with 64-bit systems.

Mitespark

06-06-2023, 09:15 AM #3

You could try, though it might feel a bit tight, purchasing an inexpensive 8GB USB drive and using it, especially if you're working with 64-bit systems.

timo_1892
Senior Member

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06-06-2023, 10:17 AM

No, it wasn't possible to add a basic MS-DOS kernel and then install Windows in just two steps.

timo_1892

06-06-2023, 10:17 AM #4

No, it wasn't possible to add a basic MS-DOS kernel and then install Windows in just two steps.

Jayhawk_Down
Senior Member

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06-06-2023, 06:12 PM

Instead of waiting, I need it installed right away. Appreciate the help!

Jayhawk_Down

06-06-2023, 06:12 PM #5

Instead of waiting, I need it installed right away. Appreciate the help!

jesse_64
Member

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06-07-2023, 12:07 AM

The 8.1 standard holds 3.8 GB storage, and a 4GB USB drive works fine.

jesse_64

06-07-2023, 12:07 AM #6

The 8.1 standard holds 3.8 GB storage, and a 4GB USB drive works fine.

Thenatel972
Member

167

06-07-2023, 05:22 AM

Access the reset and refresh settings for media on Windows 8 via the official support page.

Thenatel972

06-07-2023, 05:22 AM #7

Access the reset and refresh settings for media on Windows 8 via the official support page.

WarZ0x0406
Junior Member

06-08-2023, 07:57 PM

I put Windows 8 64-bit on a 4GB flash card... but maybe 8.1 would behave differently

WarZ0x0406

06-08-2023, 07:57 PM #8

I put Windows 8 64-bit on a 4GB flash card... but maybe 8.1 would behave differently