how to install win 8 from usb on ubuntu

[zaka100]

Hello, my laptop is running ubuntu and I want to burn a windows 8.1 install disk on my usb (i got the product key), I know rufus works on windows but, I want an iso to usb program for ubuntu.
Any help avaliable?

 

[maxiim]

Download PowerISO, the software is a free trial and it will allow you to make a bootable USB stick. I however do not know how you would obtain the ISO file from your Win 8 retail disc.

Here is the guide
http://www.poweriso.com/tutorials/how-to-make-win7-bootable-usb-drive.htm

 

[zaka100]

Sorry, but I'm running Ubuntu and it is not compatible with power iso.

 

[MrNiiX]

hi,
You can use WinUSB...you need to add the repo for it as follows:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:colingille/freshlight
sudo sh -c "sed -i 's/trusty/saucy/g' /etc/apt/sources.list.d/colingille-freshlight-trusty.list"
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install winusb

insert your USB and open a terminal in the folder containing your windows 8 .iso.

cd /home/username/Windows8Folder/
sudo winusb --format <iso name> <device>

example:
sudo winusb --format win8.iso /dev/sdb

your welcome