- Insert the Linux distribution on the USB drive.
- Insert the Plop Boot Manager on a CD or DVD in the disc drive.
- Start the computer and boot from the CD or DVD.
- Once in the Plop Boot Manager, select USB to boot from the USB drive.
The integrated function in the operating system allows for the reinstallation of Windows 8 without the use of an installation disk or a Product Key. To do this:
- Access the settings of Windows 8.
- Select the option "Reset PC" or "Refresh PC".
To create a bootable USB drive using Rufus:
- Open the Rufus program.
- Choose the USB drive in the "Device" section.
- Select the "ISO Image" option in the "Create a bootable disk using" section.
- Click on the CD-ROM icon and choose the ISO file.
There is no need to worry, as there is a very simple solution: Just download Windows 8 directly from the Microsoft website. Everything is free and no registration is required.
To create a boot disk for Windows 10:
- Visit the Windows 10 download page.
- Download the media creation tool to create a boot disk for Windows 10.
- Select "Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO) for another PC" in the tool.
- Click "Next" to continue.
To install Windows on a computer without an operating system:
- Access the BIOS settings by pressing F2, F10, or Delete, depending on your PC.
- Choose the installation drive in the BIOS and boot Windows.
To install Windows 10 from a USB using the Media Creation Tool:
- Visit the Microsoft tool webpage and click on the "Download tool now" button.
- After the download is complete, open the .exe file.
- In the desktop window, click "Yes" and "Accept".
To configure a USB drive with an operating system:
- Connect the USB drive to the computer.
- Wait for it to be detected and installed by the operating system.
- Find the USB drive in the connected devices in the computer’s resource menu.
- Right-click on the device and select "Format".
To install Windows 10 without using a license or activation:
- Visit the Microsoft website and select the Media Creation Tool button.
- This program allows you to download and copy the installation files onto a USB drive.
To boot from a USB drive using UEFI BIOS:
- Access the boot options and override in the BIOS.
- For example, on HP and Dell systems, you can press F12 or F9 to boot from a USB drive or DVD.
- Once you reach the BIOS or UEFI screen, you can access the restart options menu.