How to Make a Windows XP Bootable Disk Using a ISO File

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Have you ever wanted to make a Bootable XP disk yourself, but don't know how? Well, this wikiHow will show you how.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Burning a CD Using Power ISO

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  1. Step 1 Download PowerISO, And...
    Download PowerISO, And install it.
    • You might have to restart your computer after the installation.
  2. Step 2 Double click on your ISO file you want to burn.
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  3. Step 3 Click on Burn.
  4. Step 4 Click on Burn again.
  5. Step 5 Use the CD drive to boot from the CD.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Mounting a CD Using Power ISO

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  1. Step 1 Download PowerISO, and...
    Download PowerISO, and install it.
  2. Step 2 Right click on the ISO file you want to mount.
    > Go to PowerISO> Set number of drives> For example 1 drives.
  3. Step 3 Right click on your ISO file you want to mount.
    > Go to PowerISO> Mount IMG to drive [Letter] >
  4. Step 4 Go to My Computer.
    You will see your mounted CD.
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Things You'll Need

  • An .ISO file
  • An ISO to disk burner
  • A computer running XP or later
  • A disk large enough to hold your .ISO

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