Sometimes we need to create a boot CD of our XP installation
either to boot from that CD or to boot from an USB drive. Here
is how to create a bootable version of XP.
1. First we need a tool called Bart PE Builder and it is a
freeware. We are using Barts PE Builder to create a bootable
version of XP. Install the program and when you launch it from
the Start>Programs> Bart PE Builder, you get a screen like this:
Make sure that you have
extracted all the plug-ins inside the Plugins folder of your Barts
PE installation.2. Select the source path where you have installed Windows
XP. Then you can add the essential programs you need to
include in your “XP boot CD” using the Custom field.3. Select the output path, which is where we get the output file and
is saved in the *.iso format. Now just click on the build button to
complete the process .You can burn the iso image to a CD and
boot from it.
Note: You might have noticed the Plugins button. It is a very
useful option. So what is the purpose of it? Instead of copying
full setup of a program we can use the “plug-ins” of that program
which are customized for Barts PE Builder. This will help to
reduce the size of our boot CD. You will get list of Plug-ins
made for Barts PE Builder from here.
Note:Make sure that you have
extracted all the plug-ins inside the Plugins folder of your Barts
PE installation.
