Use the official Microsoft TechBench archive (original untouched files):

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Here’s the proper, official way to download the and create a bootable USB drive. ⚠️ Important Note Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 8.1 on January 10, 2023 . The official Media Creation Tool download page has been removed from Microsoft’s main site. However, Microsoft still hosts the tool on their servers for legacy purposes. ✅ Correct method (still works as of 2026) 1. Download the official tool Go directly to Microsoft’s software download page (not a third-party site):