You may be redirected to a page that says “Windows 8.1 is no longer available” — but if you use a non-Windows user agent (e.g., change browser to iPad or Mac), the tool download link still appears.
Use the official Microsoft TechBench archive (original untouched files): windows 8.1 media creation tool download usb
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🔗 (popularly known as the “TechBench” site) You may be redirected to a page that says “Windows 8
Here’s the proper, official way to download the and create a bootable USB drive. ⚠️ Important Note Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 8.1 on January 10, 2023 . The official Media Creation Tool download page has been removed from Microsoft’s main site. However, Microsoft still hosts the tool on their servers for legacy purposes. ✅ Correct method (still works as of 2026) 1. Download the official tool Go directly to Microsoft’s software download page (not a third-party site): The official Media Creation Tool download page has