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Installing windows XP on newer Intel machines (as of summer 2016) is no longer practical, or even possible. Also, don't use SSD drives with WinXP. Link to AMD-related info sub-page, too. |
This page presents a few challenges and this post aims to be a compilation of the challenges that were faced and explored solutions.
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See also
- Windows 7 won't work on (most) NVMe hard drives, per Dell
- What is the Dell oldest computer we keep for reuse, and why?
Note
Note that all information on this page pertains to Intel machines only and documentation on AMD machines (although that option has not been tested) can be found at the link below. It seems however that new AMD machines may be easier to get a working install of Windows XP on as there are a few USB drivers available (these may also apply if you have an AMD, VIA, TI or Renesas controller on an Intel machine (unlikely)):
Summary
XP will not install properly or at all on Skylake (6 Gen) Intel processors, due to drivers. Presumably anything newer will present these problems, too.
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