How To Put Windows XP on a USB Flash Drive
In this simple solution I cover one way to Put Windows XP Install Disk on a USB Flash Drive. Installing Windows XP from a USB Flash Drive might be useful for example if you wish to Install Windows XP on a Netbook or Laptop that has no CD Drive. One of the simplest approaches I have found is via the use of a tool called SARDU, created by Davide Costa.
How to Put a Windows XP Install CD on a USB Flash Drive
Create an ISO of your Windows XP Installation Disk and name the ISO Install_XP_Home.iso, Install_XP_pro.iso, or Install_XP_x64.iso. I used LCISO Creator to create an ISO image of the CD.
- Download and unzip SARDU, But DO NOT start it yet!
- Copy your Install_XP_*.iso to the SARDU/ISO Directory.
- Start SARDU, navigate to the Windows Tab, and make sure it selected your Windows Installer ISO.
- (1) Click Search USB, and then select your USB Drive from the list. (2) Click the USB Icon to let SARDU create your Windows XP USB.
- Once the process is complete, you should have your very own Windows XP USB Installer.