Thread: Windows xp Install

How can boot from usbdrive
i have notbook Compaq-V4118AP
plz give me solution

please refine ur question

u want to install xp ?? or wannt to boot xp from usb ??

dude!
u can boot from usb drive if and only if u have bootable portable USB version of any operating system.
I dunno abt the laptop specifications u have mentioned but go n check whether it has USB boot support

boot from usb????
i don't think so..anyways i am also wait for the answer.

If you are looking to install windows xp from USB let me tell its quite complicated. And i hear that it will install properly only if the HDD is not partitioned (not sure abt this).

If you want to boot into a feature limited version of XP then try BART's PE or similar s/w.

i will suggest you not to use USB to install your OS as it may give you some problems during installation but the better idea is to get a windows xp disc from any computer vendor and use that to install your OS.

Windows xp disc is the best option to install OS on laptop.
and please post the complete question with proper laptop details, i am sorry to say but your thread/ question was incomplete.

Originally Posted by smoothvibes

i will suggest you not to use USB to install your OS as it may give you some problems during installation but the better idea is to get a windows xp disc from any computer vendor and use that to install your OS.

Windows xp disc is the best option to install OS on laptop.
and please post the complete question with proper laptop details, i am sorry to say but your thread/ question was incomplete.

Na i think he wants to boot straight from pen Drive , not installing it from pen drive

You might want to check this thread
http://www.indiabroadband.net/softwa...-portable.html (Windows XP Live USB Edition 2008 - 2.2 (Portable))

Warning : The windows featured here is not an original version

So Alternate suggestion

Suggestion No 1 :

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You can try out Feather Linux
Its a lightweight OS made especially for booting from Flash Drives . All it needs is a minimum of 256mb USB drive and the OS is also free

Feather Linux - About

Suggestion No 2:

Create a USB bootable version of other Linux flavors like Ubuntu

Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick | USB Pen Drive Linux

check this site for more details

Originally Posted by ShAdOwCoN

Suggestion No 1 :

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You can try out Feather Linux
Its a lightweight OS made especially for booting from Flash Drives . All it needs is a minimum of 256mb USB drive and the OS is also free

Feather Linux - About

Usb linux is not ava 4 d/l when i checked @ tat site

Seems the server is down

use torrents to find and dll Feather Linux

Try here.:
Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick | USB Pen Drive Linux
for various versions of linux.

Originally Posted by essbebe

Try here.:
Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick | USB Pen Drive Linux
for various versions of linux.

I have already provided the link in my suggestion No :2

@ShAdOwCoN
I think my post was in response to your Post at No 9.
suggesting torrents.

Sorry. I should have referred @newprouser
to your Post No 2. Suggestion No 2.
probably he also missed suggestion No 2., like me .

In Google Search for "Feather Linux'"
the link is No 4 now.

PARA TWO:
for Windows : your post No 2. linked now.
Windows XP Live USB Edition 2008 2.02 (Portable) - Download Rapidshare Movies, Games, Videos, Music, & Appz.
http://www.indiabroadband.net/softwa...html#post60710 (Windows XP Live USB Edition 2008 - 2.2 (Portable))
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@newprouser Post No 8.
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@ShAdOwCoN Post No 9.

Seems the server is down
use torrents to find and dll Feather Linux

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@essbebe post No 10.

try here
Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick | USB Pen Drive Linux

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@shadowcon Post No 11.

I have already provided the link in my suggestion No :2

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thx both you, found the link...:thumbup1:

I had tried pen drive linux b4, its awsome and easy to get started with.

detail info required

@bholu

detail info required

go to Post No 1
and read all posts.

Originally Posted by essbebe

@bholu

go to Post No 1
and read all posts.

Bholu was here probably waiting to reach 15 posts. He has been banned.

Originally Posted by just4kix

Bholu was here probably waiting to reach 15 posts. He has been banned.

He was "Bholu" only by name..........

By the way, do we any list of people who are banned & also the reason why they were banned.

Originally Posted by Rameshjeee

He was "Bholu" only by name..........

By the way, do we any list of people who are banned & also the reason why they were banned.

:lol:

I was looking for the same thing too... Well he created a record anyway..

"Shortest time to get banned at IBF " :lol:

I tried this once but it is way too complicated.Better avoid.
Google search will give you a lot of results with tutorials, but trust me not worth it.
Just pop in a CD in your drive & you'll be done in a flash.

ur bios settings must allow usb boot option

one time i was in a situation when i needed to install the xp in USB nd i did it..........So, i think u need to do only this thing

just change ur bootup settings like this...........

TO

atleast give me a thanks coz i restarted my PC to take these pictures........