How to Boot Windows XP From CD
- 1). Insert the Windows XP CD into the CD drive. Choose "Open folder to view files" from the dialog box to open Windows Explorer.
- 2). Click "Edit." Click "Select all" to select all of the files on the disc. Click "Edit," then "Copy." Press the "Windows" and "D" keys to go to the desktop.
- 3). Right-click the desktop. Point to "New." Click "Folder." Right-click "New folder" and choose "Rename" from the contextual menu.
- 4). Rename the folder to "WinXP." Double-click the folder to open it. Click "Edit." Click "Paste" to transfer copies of the Windows XP setup files to the new folder.
- 5). Remove the Windows XP CD from the CD drive and insert a blank disk in its place.
- 6). Download and run PE Builder (see the Resources). Click the "Source" button. Navigate to the desktop and double-click the "WinXP" folder.
- 7). Leave the output path as "BartPE." Click the "Burn to CD/DVD" radio button. Choose your CD burner from the "Device" drop-down menu.
- 8). Click "Build" to burn a light-weight version of the Windows XP operating system to CD. Restart the computer after the burn process is complete.
- 9). Tap the setup key shown on the boot screen to go to the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the directional keys to select the "Boot" menu.
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Press "Enter." Go to the "Boot Device" option. Press "Enter." Use the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight "CD Drive." - 11
Press the "+" or "PgUp" key to move the device to the top. Press "Enter." Press "Esc" to return to the main menu. - 12
Go to "Save and Exit." Press "Enter" to save your changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer should boot to Windows XP from the CD.
