Windows XP Installable on this pc with USB?

[xxgamxx]

So Will I be able to install XP with a USB stick using this configuation? I need to lose the 20 dollars on the Optical Drive or and I can't buy this at all...im maxed out on my budget.

 

[lazyperson17]

did you account for the $30 in mail in rebates? if not, there is your $20

otherwise,

Computer case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144256

CD/DVD Drive:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136180

 

[xxgamxx]

Well I don't really want to do rebates either and I dont need the optical drive....just wondering about this usb xp installation thing.

 

[soulbrotha80]

Yes, it's possible to install Window XP from a USB flash drive, as long as the motherboard you are buying has support to boot from USB, which most motherboards nowadays do.

Here's a tutorial if you're not sure how to: http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4900

 

[xxgamxx]

Yes, it's possible to install Window XP from a USB flash drive, as long as the motherboard you are buying has support to boot from USB, which most motherboards nowadays do.

Here's a tutorial if you're not sure how to: http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4900

And ther wont be a probable with a motherboard and HDD that have never been used before right?

 

[soulbrotha80]

I don't see why there would be. I have a USB XP install that I've used a few times on new builds and had no problems.

 

[xxgamxx]

Best answer selected by xxgamxx.

 

[xxgamxx]

Cause from there I will go to Windows 7, seeing as how I don't have a usb stick bigger than 4 gb.