How Do You Use A Startup Disk For Windows XP?
A startup disk for Windows XP can be used to install the operating system on a computer without a bootable CD-ROM drive. Windows XP startup disks are available from Microsoft for download only. There are a number of situations where you might want to reinstall your Windows XP operating system. New computers are often bundled with lots of trial software. Sometimes it’s easier to format your drive and reinstall the operating system to get rid of the trial software. Other your system may become slow and sluggish. A reinstall can get your system running fast again. If your system fails you will need a set of startup disks to perform a repair install. Download the Windows XP startup disk program from Microsoft. See the References section below for a link to the Microsoft download page. Click the “Download” button to start the process. Select “Open” at the prompt. It may give you the option to “Run this program from its current location” instead of open. Either option will begin the process
