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So im building a computer for gaming and i didn't want to add a disk drive since i never used it on my old computer. Is there a way to install windows 8 without using a disk drive?
I have heard that you can use a USB with the disk image on it but i have NO IDEA how to do that. If anyone could tell me or link me an up-to-date video showing me how.

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You can either copy the Windows 8 files onto the root directory of a USB or use a program like [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] to create a bootable usb.

Here is a few tutorials on how to do it.

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install windows 7 unless you have a cd for windows 8 you'll need a cd key to activate it
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Skaters94 wrote install windows 7 unless you have a cd for windows 8 you'll need a cd key to activate it

There is a way around to installing Windows 8 without a key if you already have the setup files ready to be installed.

It can be done by editing a configuration file.

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