Create usb drive for boot/install XP

joey00 · 03-17-2013, 07:58 AM

I am trying to make an usb drive to install XP. I need to include accessible SATA drivers.

I am starting from CDs or iso images.

I have no Windows machines and no FDDs.

onebuck · 03-17-2013, 08:47 AM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in <General> and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

joey00 · 04-01-2013, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onebuck

Moved: This thread is more suitable in <General> and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

Judging by the lack of any response, you don't think my question worth reply! :-P

onebuck · 04-01-2013, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joey00

Judging by the lack of any response, you don't think my question worth reply! :-P

Your post was moved to <General> because the subject did not pertain to Linux in any form.

Please notice the forum description before posting to that forum;

Quote:

General This forum is for non-technical general discussion which can include both Linux and non-Linux topics. Have fun!

Members who wish to respond to a Microsoft topic may do so within <General>.

Please read LQ Rules again to acquaint yourself with the rules here at LQ.

John VV · 04-01-2013, 09:10 AM

on a linux OS

Code:

cd /To/The/Location/Where/The/ISO/Is 

dd if=MS.WindowsXP.sp3.iso of=/dev/??? bs 512

replace "/dev/???" with the CORRECT location of the usb drive

Warning:
MAKE 100% SURE !!!!!
that that location IS THE USB
again make 100% sure !!

otherwise you will overwrite a operating system partition

run

Code:

su -
fdisk -l

with it plugged in to find it

joey00 · 04-02-2013, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John VV

on a linux OS

Code:

cd /To/The/Location/Where/The/ISO/Is 

dd if=MS.WindowsXP.sp3.iso of=/dev/??? bs 512

replace "/dev/???" with the CORRECT location of the usb drive

Warning:
MAKE 100% SURE !!!!!
that that location IS THE USB
again make 100% sure !!

otherwise you will overwrite a operating system partition

run

Code:

su -
fdisk -l

with it plugged in to find it

Thx for the caution regarding drive name. It seems to be an easy pit to fall into - wonder why dd doesnt have an extra prompt built in!

I am no expert with dd, but this looks like a simple copy of the iso file. How does this give a bootable memory stick of the right protocol? FAT32?

ritu3356 · 04-22-2013, 07:03 AM

Hi i am agree with onebuck