Can I use one of these CDs to install the Windows XP operating system on my laptop (Windows 8)?
If your computer is not as old as Windows XP, there will be no drivers for the hardware, so there will be no successful installation.
Wahh. Do you want to voluntarily contaminate a working computer with XP? Creepy. Well, there are supposed to be people who voluntarily cut off one ear. If you think…
Sure, will go with one of these CDs. Then you don't have a license yet.
Incidentally, and I have to say that at this point, there are plenty of alternatives. If W8 runs on it, W10 runs on it, too, better. Not to mention Linux.
No it's not possible.
Well, technically it is worth a try, probably not all devices are functional, but the basic functions could already be covered with XP drivers legacy. But what can you want with an undead like that?
It might work, but download the https://winfuture.mobi/download/1179 and burn it to a USB stick or CD.
You can then boot your PC from the media, but as the Simon221585 said, you will have problems with the drivers. Therefore you will not enjoy your PC very much.
You can also use a virtual machine, but the performance will not match that of your PC.
I would not say if I have not tried it with the specific hardware. UEFI of course not, something could happen in the bios mode. If you can live with a lot of exclamation marks in the device manager and nasty VGA graphics, you might get surgery on it.
With such questions, it is always better to write what you are going to do. Especially when it comes to an operating system whose support was completely discontinued ~ 6 years ago. Before you install Windows XP on a newer notebook, you should first clarify whether the manufacturer even provides the necessary drivers for it. If that's not the case, you can actually forget about the project and set up Windows XP better than a virtual machine instead.
If an SSD is installed in your notebook, the installation and operation of Windows XP can also have a negative impact on its lifetime, since Windows XP does not yet have TRIM control. In addition, you should always keep the security gaps and missing patches in mind. Which CD / DVD is then used for the installation ultimately does not matter and does not change the fact that possibly relevant drivers are missing. If your notebook does not support Windows XP, a VM would make a lot more sense. The last one would advise you anyway.
Do you want to voluntarily contaminate a working computer with XP?
You don't know what the questioner is up to
I run Windows XP machines myself and there's nothing contaminated.
There are reasons why you still use Windows XP today.
What exactly are you up to?
Windows XP is quite out of date and may not be able to keep up with newer hardware. Depending on what exactly you have for you.
Otherwise, I would create a Windows XP VM with VirtualBox by simply downloading the ISO.
Yes. Because an incompetent device manufacturer forces you to do so. I have the problem in one place too. XP is insecure, full of bugs, uses inelegant and like molasses, is irresponsible on the Internet and is actually not even sold anymore. On a modern computer, there's no longer anything to do if you have the chance to use something current.
XP is insecure, full of bugs, uses inelegant and like molasses,
If Windows XP doesn't hang on any network, it doesn't matter. Your statement "full of bugs" can't understand. At my old employer, Windows XP was running 24/7 without grumbling. If you know what you are doing, you will have little or no problems with it.
and is actually not even sold anymore.
I only got a Windows XP license last year. Microsoft no longer sells the OS itself, but you can still get enough on the market itself.
On a modern computer, there's no longer anything to do if you have the chance to use something current.
This blanket statement is nonsense. If I have to deal with older system controls whose software is based on older platforms, then an older OS can make sense. In general, it is correct, but there are always exceptions.
You can also use a virtual machine, but the performance will not match that of your PC.
This is probably the smallest problem with Windows XP. 😅
As I said, I have the problem in one place with a device that is not that old, and I find it an imposition on the part of the manufacturer. As a non-lawyer, I don't dare to judge how legal a license that is not sold by Microsoft is in the end. Believe me to remember that this was actually possible with XP, due to the lack of device binding. I used to run large amounts of XP boxes and was happy about every installation that I could take out of operation. You obviously like your XP. We will not reach a consensus on this.
And feel it is an imposition on the part of the manufacturer.
and they see an unnecessary cost factor.
As a non-lawyer, I don't dare to judge how legal a license that is not sold by Microsoft is in the end.
You don't have to be a lawyer to know that. Until shortly before the end of support, XP was still distributed as normal at "every" electrical retailer. Most licenses are not sold directly by Microsoft anyway.
Believe me to remember that this was actually possible with XP, due to the lack of device binding.
Since the BGH ruling in 2000, OEM versions can also be sold directly to end customers. So completely legal. What is not allowed, however, is the resale of licenses that were delivered with a device. Say scraping and selling so-called hologram labels.
You obviously like your XP. We will not reach a consensus on this.
It's not about like or dislike and probably didn't understand me about it. If certain peripheral devices are designed for Windows XP and do not run under new distributions, then you stay with XP. I myself also use newer distributions professionally and privately and I'm explicitly talking about special cases.
I worked for a large German automotive supplier for several years. There we had some systems and devices that were still operated with Windows XP. The reprogramming or reprogramming of software then makes absolutely no sense for a "soon" expiring product and you only throw money out of the window.
And feel it is an imposition on the part of the manufacturer.
and they see an unnecessary cost factor.
Undoubtedly. And I, as a customer, will remember the next time I have to buy a hundred thousand euro measuring device.
I did not make the quoted statement, it came from you. Please quote correctly and do not twist the content here.
And I, as a customer, will remember the next time I have to buy a hundred thousand euro measuring device.
What does this have to do with my statement? From that, who buys expensive measurement technology that runs on such an old software basis?
I would like to play old games on it.
I would like to play old games on it.
I would then rather buy an older notebook or an older PC for small money instead of installing Windows XP on it.
If it should be a notebook, I can recommend the Lenovo ThinkPad T420. You can get that on eBay classifieds with a little luck for ~ 80 euro. There are also drivers for this. Alternatively, an old desktop PC for around ~ 50 euro, which you can then use to play. Or you try whether it is enough in a virtual machine.
Do the Lenovo ThinkPad T420 already have the necessary drivers?
The drivers are not in any device but have to be installed after the installation of Windows. However, the model officially supports Windows XP and Lenovo offers the appropriate drivers for download.
For now you can try a virtual machine. If that's not enough, you can still buy an older notebook or PC. You can get enough on eBay and Co.
You can start certain games / programs with a different system compatibility. Right click on the game icon> select properties. Under Compatibility you can see if Windows XP still appears in the list (or test the other Windows versions to see if it works).
Otherwise, if you only want to use old games, I would recommend VirtualBox. Is free and installable on Windows. You can download the Iso from Windows XP and integrate it there. The program open a new virtual window with Windows XP. Then you can play the games on it. And all this is straightforward and free of charge.
Thank you!
