The Windows XP startup disk allows computers without a bootable CDROM to perform a new installation of the operating system. The Windows XP startup disk will automatically load the correct drivers to gain access to the CDROM drive and start a new installation of Setup. You cannot upgrade from a Windows XP startup disk
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