I can't install Windows 8.1 pro (downloaded from Microsoft) on MBP 13" retina

I downloaded windows 8.1 pro from the microsoft website (it is an .exe file), but now I cannot install it with bootcamp.

The .exe is a Download Manager. You need to run it on a Windows machine and download a USB and/or ISO file.

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Thanks in advance. Sb sob sob
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