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friends can any one tell me that is there any procedure that we can boot through usb.

If any procedure please tell me for windows xp.

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wanted to boot and install Windows XP from a USB stick. and pointed toward preparing the USB and using utilities to make it bootable; below is a concise, practical workflow and a few troubleshooting notes that remain accurate years on.

A reliable approach is to start with a good XP ISO or the original CD, pick a tool that explicitly supports XP-style setup, and make sure the target PC can boot from USB. Useful tools: WinSetupFromUSB for classic Windows 2000/XP/2003 setups and Rufus for general-purpose USB creation. To add SATA/AHCI drivers into the XP install if needed, use nLite.

  • Backup the USB, insert a 2GB+ USB 2.0 stick, and run the chosen tool to make the USB bootable (point it at the XP source).
  • Set the target PC to boot from USB (change boot order or use the one-time boot key like F12).
  • If XP setup cannot see the hard disk, switch the BIOS SATA mode to IDE/Legacy/Compatibility or slipstream the SATA driver with nLite before creating the USB.
  • If the machine refuses to boot from the stick, try different USB ports (rear ports on desktops), re-create the USB with the other tool, or test the stick on another PC.

Cautions: use legally obtained installation media and your valid product key, back up any data on the USB before formatting, and remember very old BIOSes may not support USB boot at all.

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hi there!..here is the link..

i hope it helps!..^_^..

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Get this software called PeToUSB,run it on your system and open to format your usb pen drive.
Your drive is bootable now.

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