How to Install Windows XP from USB Flash Drive with WinSetupFromUSB

A super easy way to install Windows XP on system with no CD drive. Enjoy!

Full Instructions:

WinSetupFromUSB Download:

Alternative Setup With Easy2Boot:

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Download and Install WinSetupFromUSB
01:20 - Prepare USB Install Media
02:47 - Copy Drivers & Utilities
03:18 - Install Windows XP (Part 1)
05:11 - Install Windows XP (Part 2)
06:07 - Finalize Windows XP Setup
06:53 - Install Drivers
07:07 - Conclusion

[nimruil]

Anyone who has problems with MBR, booting etc. use option auto format it with FBinst with only NTFS selected and other options removed. Worked for me.

[techymomof]

This helped me out thanks! Had to install XP on an old laptop to recover some old files.

[Haszenmachen]

Thank you, I tried so many times other ways and finaly it works.

[screwit-archive]

Following up with your previous reply, I think I'm going to need more than one of those articles... Could you maybe try a full blown tutorial that goes into as much detail as possible please? (And maybe to GET the error, try setting up Windows XP with your WSFU USB onto a computer whose preinstalled OS is maybe Windows 7 or later, how about that?)

[Koopai]

The site is dead, and when i download it from somwhere else, it says that it's a virus

[ComanchePrime]

thank you!
finally i was able to install Windows XP on my 2006 netbook, before tried using RUFUS - did not work

[euphoriangold]

where did you get the drivers download from?

[jamesfmackenzie]

The WinSetupFromUSB website has been down a lot recently. Consider this alternative setup guide using Easy2Boot:

If you want to continue with WinSetupFromUSB, find a direct download here:

[pIayas]

Ty, Followed this and worked, James id give you a sub :3

[screwit-archive]

I've tried this, but when I try to do the Windows XP Setup, it just gives me this error "Setup cannot load the keyboard layout kbdus.dll // Setup cannot continue. Shut down or restart your computer."

How do I fix that?

[RebellionX-umqv]

after i press enter on the first part i get "A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer", how can i fix this?

[WarhorseS]

First… actually was searching for this on google and found your video

[screwit-archive]

Any progress updates on what I've discussed with you so far?

[MagnusPaul]

This procedure didn't work for me, because I already got error messages from the WinSetupFromUSB, saying that the USB stick is missing the MBR, not bootable and other messages. It fails every time, I try a different way as well. I would really like to have Windows XP again and use it from the USB stick and only for the sake of Windows Media Player and nothing else.

[flyaway]

This tool is taking too long, it's writing at like 1 file per second. It's going to take hours to complete

[SuperLink]

everytime the winsetup from usb finishes my boot drive. it doesnt wanna boot when i put it in an older hp system, it just has the flashing underscore. what do i do

[logan_bader]

Did you get all the driver files from Easy2Boot?

[joyyahoo]

rufus broke my pendrive . error undetermined error while formatting . Can't even open my usb anymore. Corrupted.

[selenablonder]

Get BSOD whenever trying this.. driving me insane!

[creativerajjo]

Hello James Mackenzie, I have a query, from where do I get the Windows XP ISO file? Please help