: Download the Rufus utility. Select your USB drive, choose the Windows 8.1 ISO, and select GPT for UEFI systems or MBR for older BIOS systems.

Windows 8.1 Pro is an edition of Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 operating system, designed for small businesses, power users, and technical professionals. It includes all features of the standard Windows 8.1 version plus extras like:

While Microsoft has discontinued technical assistance and security updates, you can still access the installation files through official portals:

Microsoft officially ended Mainstream Support for Windows 8.1 on January 9, 2018, and Extended Support ended on January 10, 2023. This means the operating system no longer receives security updates, making it potentially vulnerable to modern threats.