The default options are suitable for most installations.Īfter one last reboot, Windows XP will load for the first time. This time, select Second part of Windows XP Professional setup to start the graphics mode setup:įollow the on-screen prompts to configure Windows. Windows will boot into the text mode installation menu.įollow the on-screen prompts to partition/format your hard disk and copy Windows installation files.Īfter some time, your PC will reboot to the WinSetupFromUSB menu. Step 7 - Prepare disks, copy install files Select First part of Windows XP Professional SP3 setup to start the first phase.

Graphics mode setup (for OS install, configuration etc).

Text mode install (for disk preparation, copying installation files etc).

The system will recognize the USB drive and load the WinSetupFromUSB menu system.įrom the menu, select Windows XP/2003/2003 Setup: Insert the WinSetupFromUSB stick and power on your retro PC. Step 6 - Boot from USB stick, install Windows XP

Now you’re ready to install Windows XP! Eject the USB stick and move to your retro PC. They will be available in Windows XP when the install completes.

Once the install completes, verify the USB stick is readable with the following files in place:Īlso copy any extra files you want onto the USB stick (drivers/utilities/games etc). Check the checkbox and identify the Windows XP source folder from Step 2 above.Īccept the Microsoft EULA and click GO to create the bootable USB stick. Under Add to USB disk, find Windows 2000/XP/2003 Setup. If not, select it from the drop down menu under USB disk selection and format tools. WinSetupFromUSB should auto detect your flash drive.

When the extract completes, run WinSetupFromUSB_1-10_圆4.exe: Step 3 - Download and extract WinSetupFromUSB Using an archival tool like 7-Zip, extract your Windows XP ISO to a folder. First, insert the USB stick on a modern PC and format as NTFS.

Windows flash drive