windows xp system disk

[unkoman]

Does anybody konw how to create a system disk for windows xp professional? I am trying to build a new computer and I need it.

[ZANEY123]

What do you mean by system disk? If you mean like 98se startup disk xp is bootable just boot to the cd-rom and it will work fine,, no floppy needed,

Zaney123

i hope i understand your question right!!

[glc]

There is no hard drive prep needed any more - just boot to the XP cd and it will do everything for you.

[mike breck]

Zaney and glc are of course correct.

However, if you would like to make a bootdisk for emergency purposes see this MS link

http://support.microsoft.com/default...EN-US;Q305595&

HTH

[unkoman]

Do you just the cd in before you partition the harddrive? I heard that you have to create a primary DOS partition before you install the operating system. Thanks all.

[Cricket]

You might also want to check out Bootdisk.com.

Cricket

[Cricket]

Originally posted by unkoman Do you just the cd in before you partition the harddrive? I heard that you have to create a primary DOS partition before you install the operating system. Thanks all.

You don't have to prep the hard drive prior to booting with the WinXP CD to do the OS install.

Go into BIOS and change the first boot device to the CD-ROM. Save and Exit. Put the WinXP CD in the CD-ROM drive and reboot the computer. The system will boot to the WinXP CD and the installation utility will take over. It will let you know when to partition the drive and when to format (use NTFS)...just follow the instructions, it's pretty easy.

Cricket

[aym]

Also, you can create/delete partitions after installing Windows XP using Admin Tools > Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management.