How to Download Windows XP on an Older Computer
Downloading Windows XP to your computer to create setup boot disks is necessary for older computers, as many lack the ability to boot directly from the Windows XP CD. This is possible by using the downloaded installation creator from Microsoft, a process that generally takes less than 20 minutes. You can obtain the installation disks to put Windows XP on even the oldest computer.
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Instructions
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Go to the website listed in Resources below. Read the entire page of background and instructions.
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Click the version of XP you wish to download.
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Click "Download" and then "Save," and save the file to your desktop.
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Insert a blank floppy disk into your computer, and double-click the file to create your XP setup disks. Insert the remaining blank floppies (six in total) as prompted by the auto-installation disk generator to complete your Windows XP download.
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