* Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset 8.1 (Microsoft DaRT) * install.wim compressed to recovery format (install.esd)
[ INSTALLATION & INFORMATION ]
* Create bootable USB 2.0 (highly recommended) with Rufus, * (attached) or burn to DVD at slow speed.
[ OEM ACTIVATION INFO ]
* OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) will automatically activate * (if HP, Asus, Toshiba, etc), and input manufacturers login screen, * wallpaper, system properties logo and User Account logo.
* If you choose non-OEM (eg Custom Build) you can activate with * KMSpico in WPI screen at end of install.
* Testing has shown that if you choose OEM for Custom Build, wallpaper,etc still * gets applied but will not automatically activate. In this instance use KMS.
[ Activation & application information ]
* A WPI-window will pop up in the last phase of the installation.
* All optional applications except 7-Zip and WinRAR uses web installers * that will install the latest available version for you.
* Web installers requires connection to internet.
* To activate, select "KMSpico".
* Choose any optional application(s).
* Click on "Begin Install" to execute your choices.
* To skip activation and optional applications, just click on "Exit".