Question Need advice installing XP on newer system.

[Looking2Build]

Hello All,

My current build has a CM Masterbox NR400 case with an MSI MAG B460M Mortar Wifi board, i5-10400 CPU, WD Blue SN550 500Gb M.2 (C:Win 10 Pro), Asus DVD (D:Optical drive), WD Blue SN550 1Tb M.2 (E😀ocs, Music, Pics), 32Gb (4x8Gb) XPG D60G RGB RAM, CM Hyper 212 Black CPU Cooler, Asus PH-GT1030-O2G GPU, 5x CM MF120 Halo Fans and Liam Li Strimer Plus 24-pin cable.

I added a WD 480Gb A400 SSD drive for extra storage. I now, would like to put XP on that drive, as I us a couple of programs for designing flyers, posters, signage, etc. One of my first builds had XP as the OS. My next one had Win 7 Pro with XP mode. I need assistance with my current Win 10 Pro version.

I've been looking at a lot of YouTube videos looking for installation instructions, but there were different techniques and solutions. Some mentions the XP drivers won't work for my GPU, some say it might not work with the I/O ports. Will I need to change anything in the BIOS for dual boot options? BTW, I have my original XP CD and Product Key. Is there a, somewhat, simpler solution for me?

Thanks for any suggestions

 

[Colif]

can you run XP in a Virtual machine instead?

Its far less likely to have driver problems. And you don't have to mess with your boot or anything

 

[USAFRet]

As above, a VM is the way to go for this.

 

[TerryLaze]

Either VM or ask for alternatives to your software, any XP software that was commercial is probably worse than freeware that was made for more modern systems.

 

[Eximo]

Virtual box is what I use.

I have a lot of proprietary software that will require Windows XP in perpetuity. Either the support is no longer available, or the company itself no longer exists.