Ei.cfg | Windows 8.1 !free!

Follow these steps to create the file and add it to your installation media: installing Windows 8.1 without a product key

By default, Windows 8.1 installation media reads the digital license embedded in your computer's BIOS/UEFI. If an OEM license is found, the installer automatically selects that edition (e.g., Windows 8.1 Home) and skips the choice menu. Adding an file to the installation media overrides this behavior, allowing you to choose your preferred edition manually. How to Create and Use ei.cfg for Windows 8.1 ei.cfg windows 8.1

The (Edition Configuration) file is a small text-based configuration file used during Windows installation to bypass the initial product key prompt or to force the setup to display a menu of different Windows editions. Follow these steps to create the file and

For Windows 8.1, this file is particularly useful if you have lost your product key, need to install a different edition than what was pre-installed (OEM) on your motherboard, or want to perform a clean install without entering a key until after the installation is complete. How ei.cfg Works How to Create and Use ei