When the program is done writing to the disk, it will close on its own. Once a disk has been inserted with no data or you confirm that it should be overwritten, the creation process will start and look similar to the image below. Yet, this operating system cannot be considered impervious to computer.
#Create windows xp boot disk from another computer windows#
If you want the disk to be overwritten, press the Yes button, otherwise press the No button and insert a different disk. If you have Microsoft Windows XP with service pack 3 installed, you have a great operating system running on your machine. If the inserted floppy contains data you will see a confirmation screen asking if you want the process to continue and erase the disk as shown below. Once a floppy has been inserted, press the OK button.
For those who are unsure what a floppy disk is, it looks like this:ĥ. Insert a floppy disk into your floppy drive. Double-click on the icon to start the boot disk creation process and you will be greeted with a screen similar to the one below.Ĥ. When the file has completed downloading you will see an icon similar to the one below with a name that corresponds to the operating system you chose for the boot disk.ģ. Save the selected boot disk to your desktop when your browser prompts you where to save it to. In order to make a boot disk you will need the following:Ī blank floppy (or a used floppy that can be erased)Ģ. Is there a way to create a Windows XP startup disk that would allow me to make changes or run a restore point, if my computer won’t boot from the HD I have one I found for Linux or Ubuntu (I think, I don’t know what all the names mean) called Knoppix, but I found it rather hard to use since I am not really familiar with it.
With that said, it is a good thing to have a boot disk pre made and ready in case there is a problem with starting Windows in the future. With today's current versions of Windows, you will need a working version of Windows to make a boot disk on your own. When situations like this occur, having a boot disk is necessary as you will be able to access files and attempt fixes that may allow you to make your computer operational again. There will be times that your computer may not boot up properly and thus you can not access files or attempt fixes that you are asked to do. What is a boot disk and why do I need one?Ī boot disk is a floppy or a CD that you can use to boot your computer into a state in which you can use it to fix a problem. What is a boot disk and why do you need one?.