[SOLVED] How to install XP via USB flash drive

[apolyonn]

hey all,

I installed Windows 7 on my Acer Aspire One 10" netbook using a flash drive. I love 7 and all, but it eats up battery life like crazy. I only get about an hour and a half lifespan, while XP gave me a solid three hours. I can't seem to get this to work correctly though. It always gives me a different reason for not being able to install xp from whatever usb device.

Anyone have experience with this?

 

[Ultimate_Destructo]

Are you sure installing Windows 7 caused XP to uninstall? Usually you can have both OSs and select which one you want from the boot menu.

 

[apolyonn]

I formatted the hard drive, totally removing all previous partitions.

 

[lotri]

First hit on Google search:

http://discuss.pcmag.com/forums/permalink/1004417685/1004417685/ShowThread.aspx#1004417685

 

[apolyonn]

doesn't work, as mentioned in the last post (which is mine). this is ridiculous, you'd think it'd be easy.

 

[lotri]

Can't you repeat what you did to install Windows 7, just with XP?

Also, what are the most common errors you're getting when trying to install XP?

 

[apolyonn]

No, I can't repeat those same steps, I tried a few times.

However, I solved my own problem once again. I was inspired to do a little write-up about the whole ordeal.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/50282-34-tutorial-installing-home-professional-flash-drive