Xp Installation through usb

[Sunny poi]

I installed windows xp through USB its done after reboot ( after removing USB) my PC was not starting and it stuck at recognising the boot from hard drive. When I again plugged USB by selecting it 1st boot device then only it was starting.so to start xp I have to plugin USB then only it works without USB the xp won't start.so,what to do? Plzz help

 

[junkeymonkey]

my guess

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-repair-or-replace-boot-ini-in-windows-xp-2624512

 

[The Paladin]

on the first reboot of the XP install you need to leave the usb in place, it will boot into windows xp and finish up then after that reboot you will be able to take it out. your having premature ejecting of usb syndrome e😛

 

[junkeymonkey]

well just like guys thayt clone may have to go and repair the boot manager as well

http://www.makeuseof.com/answers/boot-windows-7-cloning-hard-drive-easeus/

see the bot manager file stayed on the usb stick and did not go with the install almost like its on its own little partition and why when you reinsert the usb drive it then works and boots

 

[stereovano]

You can convert Windows XP installation CD to USB thumbdrive using FlashBoot. If you use FlashBoot method of Windows XP installation from USB, then it's enough to boot from USB thumbdrive only once:
http://www.prime-expert.com/articles/b01/installing-windows-xp-on-netbooks-and-other-computers-without-dvd-drive.php

FlashBoot is a shareware, but free demo version will suffice for this one-time task.