Download ((better)) Ei.cfg File For Windows 8.1 Pro

The ei.cfg (Edition Configuration) file is a small text-based configuration tool used by Windows Setup to determine which edition of Windows should be installed and which licensing channel (Retail, OEM, or Volume) should be used.

Forced, silent selection of Windows 8.1 Pro edition during setup, bypassing the manual edition choice screen. Download Ei.cfg File For Windows 8.1 Pro

This is super helpful if your PC’s BIOS is "locked" to a Home edition and keeps forcing that version on you, or if you just want to get to the desktop before entering your license key. How to "Create" Your Ei.cfg File Follow these steps to build the file for Windows 8.1 Pro The ei

: Usually set to Retail for standard consumer copies or OEM for manufacturer-specific media. How to "Create" Your Ei

You typically the file from a website—you create it manually in Notepad. However, if you need a pre-made one:

: Set to Professional to specifically install the Pro version. You can leave this blank if you want the installer to show a list of all available editions (Home, Pro, etc.).