How to Make a Windows XP Bootable CD Using Roxio

Create your own boot CD.

Boot CDs are used when a particular operating system (such as Windows XP) is not performing correctly and you need to reset several features on the computer. Most computer systems do not come with a prefabricated bootable CD, so it is a good idea to craft one yourself, just in case your Windows XP does run into problems. You may create a bootable CD with a variety of different programs, including Roxio.

Things You'll Need

• CD burner
• Blank CD

Instructions

1. Download the Windows XP installation package required for the boot CD (see Resources).

2. Insert the blank CD into the CD burner and close out any AutoPlay prompts that appear on your screen.

3. Launch Roxio (either double-click the desktop icon or select "Start," "All Programs" and click the Roxio Easy CD Creator tab).

4. Select "New CD Project," then choose "Bootable CD Project" (or "Bootable Disc," depending on the version of Roxio you are using).

5. Click "Browse," then choose the Windows XP installation package you downloaded.

6. Click "OK" and the bootable CD will be created with your Roxio software

References

• Kludge Web: Making Bootable Windows CD

Resources

• Microsoft: Download Windows XP Installation Package