Install Windows XP Operating System in less than 15 minutes

Now, this tip will be very helpful for those who frequently install windows xp operating system.
Normally OS installation takes around 40 minutes to complete, but through this trick you can now save 10-15 minutes.
This simple tricks goes this way.


1. Boot through Windows XP CD.

2. After all the files are completely loaded, you get the option to select the partition. Select “c”.

3. Now Format the partition, whether it is normal or quick with NTFS or FAT
4. Once the formatting is completed, All the setup files required for installation are copied. Restart your system by pressing Enter. Now, here begins the Simple trick to save 10-15 minutes.

5. After rebooting, you get a screen where it takes 40 minutes to complete or finalize the OS installation.

6. Now, Press SHIFT + F10 Key -> This opens command prompt.

7. Enter “Taskmgr” at the command prompt window. This will open Task Manager.

8. Click the Process Tab, here we find a process called Setup.exe -> Right Click on Setup.exe -> Set Priority -> Select High or Above Normal.
Initially it will be Normal.

That's it, no more work to do. Relax your self and see how fast the installation process completes.

up this thread i want to share it this idea for IT student.

That's sick, I thought it would be a lot harder. I will try this out soon because I will probably format my HDD soon.
What about set affinity, does that help any?

that only a tips sir. how to less than 10-15mins. install windows XP OS.

i have read this method in another forum too.. but i think we format only once in many days, so why don't i wait some more time rather trying this?

I guess this save your time but also create few problems as system files can not be transfer that fast. XP has lot of system files as well lot of softwares needed to be installed and formating issue how it could be possible for a slower or low config computer to setup xp with in just 15 mins or less then that.

I already know this method. It's very good and I tested it. I never had problems installing this way. Right now I don't use anymore windows xp because I like more Windows 7 design. But this method worth trying.

Yeah, worth seeing if it works. That would help when trying to do multiple installs.