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To begin, insert the Windows XP CD into the drive, restart your system, and boot from the CD. Once the initial preparation is complete, you’ll see the Windows XP Setup screen (shown earlier in Figure A). Press [Enter] to launch the Windows XP Setup procedure.
How do I boot Windows XP?
What is the boot command for Windows XP? To boot XP FROM the Command Prompt, type “Type “shutdown -r” without quotes. To boot XP TO the command Prompt, repeatedly press ‘F8’ to load the ‘Advanced Settings’ menu.
How do I boot Windows XP into recovery?
To enter Recovery Console in Windows XP, boot from the Windows XP CD.
- Watch for a Press any key to boot from CD message.
- Press any key to force the computer to boot from the Windows CD. If you don’t press a key, your PC will continue to boot to the Windows XP installation that’s currently installed on your hard drive.