Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Windows 8.1 support ended on January 10, 2023, but you may still want to install it for compatibility reasons or because you prefer it to newer versions of Windows. In this video, I will show you how to install Windows 8.1 after the end of support. This is not recommended for most users, but it may be necessary for some people who are unable to upgrade to Windows 10 or 11.
In this video, I will cover the following topics:
Where to find a Windows 8.1 installation disc image
How to create a bootable USB drive with the Windows 8.1 installation image
How to modify the Windows 8.1 installation disc with NLite to remove unwanted components and slipstream updates
Highlights from the Windows 8.1 license agreement
An overview of the changes from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1
General privacy concerns with Windows 8.1
Please note: Microsoft no longer provides security updates for Windows 8.1, so using this operating system is not recommended for most users. However, there are some cases where it may be necessary to install Windows 8.1, such as if you are using a legacy device that is not compatible with Windows 10 or 11.
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Windows 8.1 support ended on January 10, 2023, but you may still want to install it for compatibility reasons or because you prefer it to newer versions of Windows. In this video, I will show you how to install Windows 8.1 after the end of support. This is not recommended for most users, but it may be necessary for some people who are unable to upgrade to Windows 10 or 11.
In this video, I will cover the following topics:
Where to find a Windows 8.1 installation disc image
How to create a bootable USB drive with the Windows 8.1 installation image
How to modify the Windows 8.1 installation disc with NLite to remove unwanted components and slipstream updates
Highlights from the Windows 8.1 license agreement
An overview of the changes from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1
General privacy concerns with Windows 8.1
Please note: Microsoft no longer provides security updates for Windows 8.1, so using this operating system is not recommended for most users. However, there are some cases where it may be necessary to install Windows 8.1, such as if you are using a legacy device that is not compatible with Windows 10 or 11.
If this is your first time here thank you for stopping by. On this channel we discuss #retrocomputing and #unsupported software. You will find how to videos, demonstrations, slipstreaming updates, and repairing automatic updates for windows among many other projects. There is a little bit here for all manner of retro computing enthusiasts.
Channel Page: youtube.com/c/AdventuresinNostalgia
Subscribe:youtube.com/c/AdventuresinNostalgia?sub_confirmation=1
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