One of the best systems of the previous generation download Windows 8.1 professional x64 x32 for weak computers torrent bootable flash drive. Fast and powerful assembly of Windows 8.1 Pro – for you! The system was created by leading specialists of the best portal of assemblies windows64.net Updates were downloaded manually, integrated only by means of Dism – in the same order as the original Windows 8.1 would have installed them. But before that, the Store with all its other Metro-junk was cut out, and the Defender was also globally turned off. Telemetry is turned off in all its main directions – as carefully as possible, so that everything would work later.

We took into account all the minor flaws you found in previous releases of 8.1, so the fresh assembly turned out to be truly exclusive and universal. It has no complete analogues either in configuration or in the composition of the Components. Many of our visitors highly appreciate the quality of our previous releases of the wonderful 8.1 Pro system. It wins over 7 in many ways, and is better suited not only for the oldest, but also for newer hardware. We will be primarily interested in objective and detailed reviews from experienced users. In our opinion, the system turned out to be flawless.

It is lightweight without rough cutting, dubious tweaks and excessive fanaticism. High-quality optimization will allow you to use the Windows Update service without restrictions. All subsequent updates will be installed correctly. This assembly is a real gift for professionals and experienced users – from the windows64.net website!

System requirements (for PC, tablet, laptop): 32/64-bit processor 1+ GHz, RAM 2+ GB, space 22-24 GB, DX9 video card.

Features of this assembly

• Built-in updates. As usual in 8.1 builds from windows64.net – only all important updates (without adding recommended ones).
• Store + Metro appx were cut out completely. Metro junk is clearly unnecessary garbage in 8.1.
• Defender is disabled. The best and most effective tweak was used for this.
• Telemetry is disabled – without any harm to the functionality of Windows 8.1.
• Meltdown/Spectre fix is ​​disabled. Processors will work at full power without restrictions.
• Automated installation. You will not need to enter any keys during installation.
• A local account is offered. And in the standard 8, as you know, a Microsoft account is offered.
• The install.wim image is compressed into install.esd. This procedure allowed us to effectively reduce the size of the image.
• DirectPlay is enabled. A very useful component, let it be enabled, because it is needed for old games.
• Switching the CTRL/Shift layout. It’s easier to press the 2 outer keys than to miss ALT.
• Hibernation is disabled – so that this little-used function doesn’t take up too much space.
• Framework 3.5 is enabled (+ all its updates are built-in). Everything is in full, as expected.
• Framework 4.8 is installed (with all its updates). In the usual 8.1 – Framework 4.5, and 4.8 is already a special update.
• Power plan – high-performance. But it’s not a problem at all to change this in the power supply parameters.
• Disabled tasks: performance assessment, geolocation, file history, CEIP, Autochk, AppxDeploymentClient, ApplicationExperience, WS
• Disabled services: iphlpsvc, NcbService.
• cleaned the sxs folder in the installation image (since Framework 3.5 is already built-in).
• The build was not audited, sfc /scannow passes as expected.

Other features of the build

• All updates were downloaded manually and added to the image using Dism.
• No application software for creating builds was used (only classic Dism tools).
• The defender was disabled initially, as fully and correctly as possible.
• Account Control was not disabled so as not to reduce the system’s protection.
• The unique Start menu 8.1 was kept unchanged (without StartIsBack and similar programs).
• As you can see, there is a 32-bit version, which we have not added before. It is good for budget tablets, by the way, not only for laptops/PCs.

Recommendations

• To transfer the image to a flash drive, use any software you are used to: Ventoy, Ultraiso, Rufus.
• The assembly should also be installed without problems from under the system (and not only by clean installation from a flash drive).
• After installation, in Components, you can also disable the Location Information Provider. An unnecessary component.
• You can activate it with absolutely any popular KMS activator. As a rule, AAct Portable is used.
• After installation, it would be a good idea to clean the system from a huge number of updates. This can be easily done in Dism++, for example.
• DirectX and VC++ were not added to the assembly – pay attention to this.
• You can configure Windows Update to search for updates, but so that the decision to download/install them is made by you.
• This is a standard, not ARM version, so it is not suitable for tablets with ARM processors. Check with the manufacturer of the tablet for compatibility with the standard 8.1.
• If you need to change the Start interface, we recommend StartIsBack (especially for 8.1), which is often present in MInstall kits.

Questions and Answers

• Why aren’t DirectX and VC++ built-in? Because not everyone needs them, why build in something that some people won’t need.
• Why isn’t StartIsBack built-in? Because all systems are the same as if they were carbon copies, and 8.1 stands out with its original Start menu, which is easy to get used to, it’s convenient.
• Where are the recommended updates? We don’t build them in, because they don’t affect the system security level and are not important. If you want, install them yourself with Windows Update.
• Is it suitable for games? It is, feel free to install it.
• Are there any restrictions for this configuration? – There are no restrictions, everything works and updates as it should.
• Is it possible to enable Defender? – Yes, but it’s not necessary. But if you still want Defender to be enabled, download the Switch for Windows Compact (in the applications at the bottom of the description) and enable it.
• What is the overall security/privacy level? – The highest possible. All other Microsoft protection levels, except for the weak Defender, are left in place.
• Why add a 32-bit version? -Some users want to see it. That’s why we took the trouble to make the same 32-bit version as the 64-bit one.
• What is the best purpose for this build? -For any, it’s absolutely universal. But note that it doesn’t have the Store.
• Is this build optimized for SSD? -No, because many people have HDD installed. If you want to optimize for SSD, you can use SSD_MiniTweaker.