How to Make a Windows XP Bootable Disk Using a ISO File

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Have you ever wanted to make a Bootable XP disk yourself, but don't know how? Well, this wikiHow will show you how.

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Burning a CD Using Power ISO

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    Download PowerISO , And install it.
    • You might have to restart your computer after the installation.
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Mounting a CD Using Power ISO

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    Download PowerISO , and install it.
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    > Go to PowerISO> Set number of drives> For example 1 drives.
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    > Go to PowerISO> Mount IMG to drive [Letter] >
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    You will see your mounted CD.
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      Things You'll Need

      • An .ISO file
      • An ISO to disk burner
      • A computer running XP or later
      • A disk large enough to hold your .ISO

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