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Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 1 Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot Install

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This startup disk facilitates new Windows XP installations on systems lacking CD-ROM boot capabilities. It automatically loads necessary drivers for CD-ROM access and initiates setup.

  • Pros

    • Enables OS installation without bootable CD-ROM.
    • Automatically loads correct drivers.
    • Initiates OS setup process.

  • Cons

    • Cannot be used for OS upgrades.
    • Specific to Windows XP Home or Professional editions.
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
SP1
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 98
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows NT
Additional Requirements
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
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Total Downloads
98,778
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Developer’s Description

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Install an operating system without using a bootable CD-ROM.

The Windows XP startup disk allows computers without a bootable CD-ROM to perform a new installation of the operating system. The Windows XP startup disk will automatically load the correct drivers to gain access to the CD-ROM drive and start a new installation of Setup. You cannot upgrade from a Windows XP startup disk. Windows XP Home Edition startup disks will not work for Windows XP Professional installations and vice-versa. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

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