Install Windows xp from dos

Install Xp From Dos

If XP will not install from the CD or if you have a new drive with no operating system onit yet try these:

Install Windows XP from the hard drive with Windows 98 already installed:Boot Windows 98Insert the XP CD into your CD readerExplore Windows XP through My ComputerCopy i386 folder to C:\Go into C:\i386 folder and double click on winnt32.exe to launch the setup from the hard driveInstall Windows XP from DOS (ie. no OS on a new hard drive):Boot with a Windows 98 Start Up diskInsert the Windows 98 CD into the CD readerRun smartdrv.exe from the Win98 directory on the windows 98 CD (file caching)Type cd.. to back up to the root directoryInsert Windows XP CD into the CD readerCopy the i386 folder to C:\Go into C:\i386 folder on C: and type winnt.exe to launch the setup from the hard drive.