SUPPORT: Windows XP Start-up Disks

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.

There are now four English versions. If you need to create the XP boot disk set, make sure you get the right version .

      XP Home Without SP1

      XP Pro Without SP1

      XP Home With SP1

      XP Pro With SP1

      Other Language Versions

Windows XP CD-ROMs that include SP1 have the text "Includes Service Pack 1" on the CD-ROM. 

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Revision Date: 29 Nov 2003