Reinstall Windows 8.1 64-bit without USB or DVD?

[nowayy]

Hi,

I'm trying to reinstall my OS without using a CD or USB. I have the ISO from the Microsoft site, is it possible to install it by mounting the ISO or in any other way?

Thanks.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

There is no other way except by Factory Recovery, and that only applies to laptops or factory-built desktops, you run factory recovery from the hard drive.

The ISO from Microsoft is so you can make a bootable DVD or pen drive from it.

You have to boot from one or the other to install Windows.

Even if you only need to perform a repair install to an existing installation, you still have to use a DVD or pen drive (though there's no need to boot from it for a repair).

 

[SBMfromLA]

Your cheapest option is to just run up to a store and buying a cheap USB stick.. you should be able to find one for less than $10.

 

[nowayy]

Thanks for all the replies, managed to create a directory for Windows to install from using Command Prompt and the Windows 8.1 64-bit ISO, here is the link if you are interested in reading!

http://www.howtogeek.com/113047/how-to-refresh-or-reset-your-windows-8-pc-without-the-dvd/

 

[SBMfromLA]

Thanks for all the replies, managed to create a directory for Windows to install from using Command Prompt and the Windows 8.1 64-bit ISO, here is the link if you are interested in reading!

http://www.howtogeek.com/113047/how-to-refresh-or-reset-your-windows-8-pc-without-the-dvd/

You do realize that's for RESETTING or REFRESHING a current version and does not apply for reinstalling Windows, which is what you asked for.

 

[nowayy]

I reset it, doesn't that count as reinstalling windows?

 

[SBMfromLA]

I reset it, doesn't that count as reinstalling windows?

Nope... it's refreshing your install... but as long as it achieves the desires effects you're interested in...