Create a bootable Windows XP USB Flash Drive

I needed to repair the boot.ini in Windows XP for a NCR terminal 7458 that did not have CD-ROM drive or a flex drive (floppy). The only option I had was to try to boot off of USB. Therefore, I needed to create a bootable USB flash drive with the Windows XP setup files on them in order to get into repair the boot.ini.

Here are the resources I found to make it happen:

  • http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-22_11-5928902.html
  • http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
  • http://www.techtips4u.com/kb/sw/SW00014.htm
  • or see attachments