Windows 8.1 x64 [EN] [2020.08-NiKKA]

NiKKA p r e s e n t s :

Windows.8.1.EN.x64.2020.08-NiKKA


Win8.1 64bit: Core, Pro, Pro VL, Enterprise


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Description:

Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_8.1

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Info:

Source: Win8.1U3(IR5) ISO's

Type: System, x64 (64bit)
Language: English
Volume: 1xDVD9, bootable ISO, bootable USB
Create Date: 2020.08.17
Release Date: 2020.08.19
By: NiKKA


Contents:

- Nothing removed
- Integrated updates released after U3 up to 2020.08
- Integrated NET 3.5 (contains NET 2.0 i 3.0)
- Integrated NET 4.8 (contains all previous NET 4.x.x)
- Integrated Microsoft Edge (Chromium based browser)
- Integrated several updated drivers for: LAN
- DirectX and other stuff post-install are installed by setupcomplete.cmd
- Versions 64bit to install: Core, Pro, Pro VL, Enterprise


Instruction:

Burn ISO on DVD (DVD9) or mount in daemon or VMware or prepare bootable USB:
[spoiler]Use: Rufus or other progz, or make manualy bootble USB:

How prepare bootable USB to install Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10:

WARNING! You do this at your own risk! Further steps delete the contents of the USB drive!
Make a copy of the earlier if you need to!

console => cmd [enter]
diskpart [enter...]

list disk
select disk [select your disk USB - carefully!]
clean
create partition primary
select partition 1
active
format fs=ntfs quick [or fs=fat32 for UEFI]
assign

exit
exit

copy whole DVD/.ISO on USB
install system[/spoiler]

ONLY CLEAN INSTALLATION, NO UPDATE !!!

EXTRAS folder:
- Rufus (create bootable USB)
- Clean WinSxS min once a month - optionally
- DirectX v9.29.1974 (as you need to reinstall)

Win10 compatibility check/telemetry (not integrated, your decision):
[spoiler]You can hide on WU Win8.1 2020.08:
KB2976978 - telemetry
KB3044374 - telemetry
KB3080149 - telemetry
KB3150513 - telemetry[/spoiler]


P.S. Do not remove pendrive/DVD during the installation until it is fully installed - get a working desktop.
(execute the setupcomplete.cmd script from the beginning of the installation to the "desktop")

System settings untouched. Integrated via Slipstream. Mastering via batch scripts CMD (DISM, IMAGEX, OSCDIMG)