How would I go about making a bootable Windows (XP) CD?

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ChloeET
Senior Member

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02-01-2023, 03:35 AM

You have several options to reset your old laptops without a Windows XP installation media. You can try downloading the ISO from the link you provided and burning it to a disc, though it may not boot successfully. Alternatively, using a USB drive for installation could also work. Burning a USB is another viable method if you have one available.

ChloeET

02-01-2023, 03:35 AM #1

M6C9J
Junior Member

02-01-2023, 04:40 PM

Using a USB drive with Ubuntu lets you erase the storage devices, effectively clearing everything.

M6C9J

02-01-2023, 04:40 PM #2

Using a USB drive with Ubuntu lets you erase the storage devices, effectively clearing everything.

Vehan
Member

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02-01-2023, 07:42 PM

Prepare the disk using Disk Utility if you're on macOS or Disk Management if you're on Windows

Vehan

02-01-2023, 07:42 PM #3

Prepare the disk using Disk Utility if you're on macOS or Disk Management if you're on Windows

power5417
Junior Member

02-17-2023, 10:31 AM

You cannot boot from that drive since it's only a service pack 3, not the full operating system. It's meant for updating an existing XP setup to SP3. For a genuine XP installation disk, you'll likely need to locate a used one on platforms like eBay.

power5417

02-17-2023, 10:31 AM #4

Sushi292
Member

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02-17-2023, 11:23 AM

Alright thanks.

Sushi292

02-17-2023, 11:23 AM #5

Alright thanks.