New XP install w/o CD-Boot option?

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My old computer crashed with an old OS so I thought I'd install a fresh copy of the newer Window XP. Unfortunately, my PC does not have a Boot from CD option in the BIOS so I can't boot off the Windows XP CD. I tried booting from a floppy, installed the CD-ROM drivers. I was able to access the CD from DOS but when I try to run WindowXP setup.exe it says, can't run this from DOS. Is there no way to install Windows XP w/o a bootable CD ROM?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You'll need to download the Windows XP setup disks:

If your have a Windows XP CD with SP1, you need to download
the setup disks for use with the Windows XP SP1 installation CD.

If your Windows XP installation CD does not include SP1,
use the setup disks for the "original release" of Windows XP.

Obtaining Windows XP Setup Boot Disks
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310994&Product=winxp

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
When You Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows ME
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| My old computer crashed with an old OS so I thought I'd install a fresh copy of the newer Window XP.
Unfortunately, my PC does not have a Boot from CD option in the BIOS so I can't boot off the Windows XP CD. I
tried booting from a floppy, installed the CD-ROM drivers. I was able to access the CD from DOS but when I try
to run WindowXP setup.exe it says, can't run this from DOS. Is there no way to install Windows XP w/o a
bootable CD ROM?

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

When you have accessed the XP CD go to the i386 folder and run winnt.exe. You will need to run Smartdrive first, otherwise the install will ages.

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


| My old computer crashed with an old OS so I thought I'd install a fresh copy of the newer Window XP. Unfortunately, my PC does not have a Boot from CD option in the BIOS so I can't boot off the Windows XP CD. I tried booting from a floppy, installed the CD-ROM drivers. I was able to access the CD from DOS but when I try to run WindowXP setup.exe it says, can't run this from DOS. Is there no way to install Windows XP w/o a bootable CD ROM?