How can I create a bootable xp installation disk?

Question

How can I create a bootable xp installation disk?

Answer 1

you can open my computer right click on the floppy drive select "format" and check the option that states "make MS-Dos startup disk" then click format, make sure you have a empty disk in the drive

Answer 2

you need to have the CD.  Xp is not like 98 where you could build your own install cd.  If you do not have access to a cd, look for a torrent site where you could download the media. You will still need a seriel number to activate  

Answer 3

By doing illegal stuff.

Seriously, if you need a free system, use GNU/Linux, it's better anyway.

Yes, making a copy of Windows is illegal, even if you own a Windows system, and it is only for you, not profit.  When you buy Windows, you buy the privilege to _USE_ the contents of the CD, you still don't _OWN_ the system,  and can only use it how Microsoft says you can use it.

GNU/Linux systems are considered free software, not because the cost nothing (they don't always do), but free as in freedom; you actually buy the system, and can use it however you want, even make copies and sell them.  And most are freeware, meaning the cost nothing too!

Answer 4

I can never condone the use of pirated software and its completely unnecessary in this day and age. Consider taking a look at Linux. There are some some cracking easy to use distros. these days and all open source.

Here are some worth considering :

Mandriva 2008.1 Spring http://www.mandriva.com/

SimplyMEPIS 7.0 http://www.mepis.org/

Ubuntu 7.10 http://releases.ubuntu.com/7.10/ (My Preference)

Ubuntu 8.04.1 http://releases.ubuntu.com/hardy/

Linux Mint 5.0 http://www.linuxmint.com/

All are easy to install and easy to use.

LUg.

Answer 5

www.bootdisk.com

They will have everything you need to know.

Answer 6

to create a boot disk it is best to use winiso. If you have windows xp iso image extract it into a folder and then drag it into the win iso. Then you could create the iso. Burn this iso into a cd using magic iso.