| OS Version | MCT Support | Reason | |------------|-------------|--------| | Windows 8.0 (RTM) | | Predates the tool; used DVD ISO downloads or OEM recovery partitions. | | Windows 8.1 | Yes (Legacy) | Initial MCT versions supported 8.1 only; later deprecated in favor of Windows 10. |
To ascertain current availability, the following steps were taken (simulated as of April 2026): windows media creation tool windows 8