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Windows XP usb install

I need to install Windows XP unatteneded using USB drive only. The machine has no external media other that USB connection. Can you tell me steps of how I should be able to do this. The space is not a problem for USB. The machine will have hard drive so only need to install and not run from USB.

Let me know if more info is required.

Thanks !

--scientist

neopolitan

I have not tried it myself, but I hope this would guide you:
http://informationweek.com/windows/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=177102101

https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/21475584/How-to-INSTALL-Windows-XP-Pro-from-USB-Key.html?query=install+windows+xp+from+USB+&clearTAFilter=true

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scientist060700

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I am still researching and working on this issue. I will update this as soon as possible. I am working on testing nLite way.

--scientist.

scientist060700

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Ok, so I created iso using nlite. Now how do I mount it at boot time. I have usb device as first thing to boot at start time and it contains nothing but iso in usb drive. I want to boot iso from usb drive and start installtion. Please let me know.

Thanks !

venom96737

As stated your motherboard has to support usb booting then all you have to do is go into the bios and change the boot order and it should fire right up.

scientist060700

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I have used software called Flashboot to create bootable iso. I am going to test the solution now. This software was suggested by another question I opened in windows section. Thank you for all your help.

Since I used solution by venom96737 to create iso using nLite, I am awarding full points to venom96737.

Thanks again !

--scientist