booting windows from usb

[moses8870]

booting windows from a USB on Ubuntu 8.04 i was just curious cause my optical drive broke a couple weeks ago and i want to switch from ubuntu to windows xp. anyone know if this is possible?

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[phillw]

booting windows from a USB on Ubuntu 8.04 i was just curious cause my optical drive broke a couple weeks ago and i want to switch from ubuntu to windows xp. anyone know if this is possible?

As in install win xp from usb ? --> http://www.pctipsbox.com/installing-windows-xp-using-a-usb-flash-drive/

To get win to boot from a usb ? --> http://www.pctipsbox.com/booting-windows-xp-with-usb-flash-drive/

There are various other options on that site that may be of help to you.

Regards,

Phill.