How to format Windows XP without CD? If you have a computer with Windows XP but it's started giving you performance issues, the best thing would be to format it to try to recover its previous rhythm. In our post today we will teach you the steps to follow to format Windows XP without CD.
One of the main drawbacks we have when trying to format Windows XP is the Installation CD-ROM is missing or even that the CD drive / DVD from our computer is damaged. In these cases there is a solution, so you should not worry. Pay attention and learn how to format Windows without CD
Before formatting Windows
There are certain things we should pay attention to before proceeding to format Windows XP without CD. The first thing to explain is that at present this operating system is considered practically obsolete.
Being an absolutely outdated operating system means that Microsoft does not take it into account for its updates. In reality, Windows XP has not received any updates since about 2014.
Before formatting Windows XP, we suggest make a backup of the most important files you have saved on your computer. After formatting the device, all data will be deleted automatically.
USB memory installation
Do you want to format Windows XP but don't have the installation CD? Do not worry, there is a solution for these cases. The first thing we must do is proceed to the installation of the USB memory of the operating system.
The USB memory will allow us copy all the files that we are going to require to carry out the operating system restore procedure. What will you need? These are some of the technical resources required for this procedure:
- A pen drive empty with at least 1 GB of space
- A ISO image operating system
- A Program to mount the ISO files
- A program for transfer the files Windows installation to pendrive.
ISO image
If you don't have the installation diskette and you need the ISO image, You can find it online through different pages and portals on the Internet. You can visit the official sites or, whatever the case, order the CD-ROM from anyone you know who has it.
Programs to use for the procedure
To perform the Windows XP formatting procedure without CD we will need the help of some programs. One of them is ImgBurn, with which we can create the Windows XP image file.
The good news is that it is a no-cost program that makes it possible to burn ISO images easily and quickly. To use it you just have to follow these steps:
- Descargar the ImgBurn program
- Install it on your pc
- Double click on the file Postal Code and extract the English.Ing file
- Restart ImgBurn
- Returns open the program and click “Create a disk image”
- Select where save money the image file
- press on the icon with the two CDs
- Expect conclude the data copy procedure.
After having the Windows XP image file you must copy it to your pendrive. For this we can make use of several programs. We suggest using Rufus, cost-free and easy to use.
