How Do You Make A Copy Of The Windows XP Startup Disk From Scratch?
Creating a copy of your Windows XP startup disk will provide you a buffer against accident or forgetfulness, allowing you to avoid problems if the original should be lost or destroyed. Creating a copy of a Windows XP disk is slightly different than creating a normal CD copy, as there are a few more steps that need to be followed in order to assure that the process is a successful one. Insert the Windows XP disk into your computer, right click on your desktop, and create a “New Folder” titled “Windows XP.” Open the “My Computer” window, click on “Tools,” click “Folder Options,” click on the “View” tab, check the box to “Show Hidden Files,” and uncheck the box to “Hide Protected Files.” Copy and paste all files on the Windows XP disk to your “Windows XP” directory. Open the boot image extractor and click on the letter of your CD drive. Copy the ISO file that appears to the “Windows XP” directory. Open your CD burning program and select the option to create a “Boot CD.” Set the boot image