Upgrade Windows XP to version 98.
Upgrade Windows XP to version 98.
Ensure you have a boot floppy installed. Install the appropriate DOS drivers for an external CD-ROM device (USB or parallel port) would be ideal. You can find helpful resources on the Internet Archive for free downloads, borrowing, and streaming options.
This site suggests using a USB stick to mimic a CD drive by employing a specific flash controller. You'll need an appropriate USB stick and the matching controller, along with the manufacturer's maintenance tool mentioned on the page (Phison UP13 UP14 UP12 V1.96). Files are available at FlashBoot.ru. It seems there are alternative methods to achieve this.