As of April 2026, Microsoft has officially retired the . Windows 8.1 reached its final end of support on January 10, 2023, and public download links for the installer and tool are no longer prominently available on the main Microsoft website . Current Status & Download Options
Before you download and install Windows 8.1 64-bit, ensure that your device meets the minimum system requirements: windows+81+download+64+bit+media+creation+tool+link
You will see two options:
: Windows 8.1 is no longer receiving security updates, making it vulnerable to new threats. Windows 8
Note : The download link is temporary and will expire 24 hours from the time of creation. 2. Create Bootable Media You will see two options: Security Risk : Windows 8