How Do You Install Windows XP From Linux?
Microsoft makes installing Windows XP exceptionally simplistic. Whether installing Windows XP side-by-side with Linux or installing Windows XP as the only operating system on the computer, Microsoft’s automated installer can help glide you through most of the process. Backup all of your sensitive data. Whenever performing a major operation, such as an operating system install, always backup data you can’t afford to lose. Insert the Windows XP disc and restart your computer. When the loading screen comes up, enter the BIOS setup. On some computers this is done by hitting F2 or the Delete key; however, each motherboard is different. Navigate to the boot order dialog in your BIOS settings and make sure that the CD/DVD drive comes before the hard drive (or HDD) in the boot sequence. If it does, you can just exit the BIOS; otherwise, follow the instructions for your BIOS to rearrange the boot order and exit the BIOS, saving your changes. The computer will reset again and text will come up o