How to Install Windows Xp from Hard Drive?

Installing Windows XP from the Hard Drive

Attach HDD to have XP on it to the PC supporting a CD, and burn XP to CD.
IMPORTANT: Detach ALL other drives, apart from the CD drive and the HDD to have XP.
Boot the installer.
Install XP up to where it wants to reboot.
At the POST prompt, shut the PC down, and attach the original drives.

How do I Install Windows Directly from a Hard Drive?

Insert the Windows disc into the CDROM / DVD drive /USB flash drive.
Power down the computer.
Mount and connect the Serial ATA hard drive.
Power up the computer.
Choose language and region and then to Install Operating System.
Follow the onscreen prompts.

How do I Install Windows XP on an Old Computer?

To install Windows XP by starting the computer from the Windows XP CDROM, insert the Windows XP CDROM into your CD or DVD drive, and then restart the computer. When you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message, press any key to start the computer from the Windows XP CDROM.

How do I Boot Windows XP from an External Hard Drive?

Shut down your computer.
Connect your USB drive directly to one of your USB ports on your computer, without using a Hub.
Disconnect any other hard disk drives internally from it.
Turn on your computer.
Insert your original Windows XP CD into the drive.

How do I Reinstall Windows XP Without a CD?

Turn on the computer.
Press and hold the F8 key right after booting.
At the Windows Advanced Options screen, choose Safe mode with a Command prompt.
Once the option is highlighted, press Enter.
Login as Administrator or as any user with administrative rights to your PC.