Overview
The Windows XP startup disk allows computers without a bootable CD-ROM to perform a new installation of the operating system. The Windows XP startup disk will automatically load the correct drivers to gain access to the CD-ROM drive and start a new installation of Setup. You cannot upgrade from a Windows XP startup disk.
Windows XP Home Edition startup disks will not work for Windows XP Professional installations and vice-versa.
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System requirements
Supported operating systems: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows XP
- Any x86 compatible system that meets the requirements for installing Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Instructions
- Click the Download button on this page to start the download, or choose a different language from the drop-down list and click Go.
- Do one of the following:
- To start the installation immediately, click Open or Run this program from its current location.
- NOTE: The installation program will prompt you to provide formatted, 1.44MB floppy disks onto which the installation program will copy its files.
- To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save and choose a location on your hard disk for saving the file.
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