expert help: make a windows xp live usb

Discussion in 'Windows XP / Older OS' started by stayboogy, Jun 2, 2011.

  1. stayboogy

    stayboogy MDL Addicted

    May 1, 2011
    846
    215
    30
    i've searched online and read a ton of info but i don't seem to be getting anywhere...

    basically i want to make a XP live environment and boot and run from a usb drive.

    how can i go about doing this in the simplest, most complete way possible?

    just for kicks: is it possible to build a PE disc iso and just copy all the files from the root of the iso to the root of the usb device and go?
     
  2. mad_cow

    mad_cow MDL Novice

    Jul 4, 2010
    40
    2
    0
    is not that easy !

    one of the best out there that i've tried is FlashBoot.
     
  3. stayboogy

    stayboogy MDL Addicted

    May 1, 2011
    846
    215
    30
    not looking to install from usb

    this is to run a windows xp live from usb
     
  4. UVAIS

    UVAIS MDL Expert

    Mar 17, 2011
    1,333
    1,895
    60
    #4 UVAIS, Jun 2, 2011
    Last edited: Jun 2, 2011
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
  5. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
    Staff Member

    Nov 30, 2009
    18,681
    18,587
    340
  6. stayboogy

    stayboogy MDL Addicted

    May 1, 2011
    846
    215
    30
    thanks for the live cd suggestions...

    but

    that is not what i'm asking @ all. how do you make any live cd boot from a usb drive is what i'm wanting to know. using a usb flash drive instead of the cd disk. so far every way i have found searching online does not work.

    anyone know?
     
  7. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
    Staff Member

    Nov 30, 2009
    18,681
    18,587
    340
  8. stayboogy

    stayboogy MDL Addicted

    May 1, 2011
    846
    215
    30
    awesom Tito, on top of things as usual. the grub part of the steps seems to be missing from virtually EVERY guide i have read online and i've read many.
     
  9. UVAIS

    UVAIS MDL Expert

    Mar 17, 2011
    1,333
    1,895
    60
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
  10. Layman806

    Layman806 MDL Novice

    Nov 26, 2012
    2
    0
    0
    The Right Answer!

    stayboogy, I just came across the page that claims to make xp boot from usb after install.
    I'd recommend you to check it out.
    Its a little long though!
    Here's it:

    h t t p : / / w w w. mp3car.com / winnt - based / 1 25408 -i ns t al l- w in d o w s- x p - on - a - u sb - f l a s h - dr i v e .h t m l

    Remove every <space> in the link and copy it to ur browser.
    I am currently trying it. Will report later since the usbs i had are with my friends. You know, sharing music, funny videos and all!