Tech enthusiast found a way to install and run Windows XP on Compact Flash card

Running Windows XP from a CF card is impressive, but it has certain drawbacks

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Published onApril 22, 2024

published onApril 22, 2024

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Windows XP was one of the most popular Windows versions, and many have fond memories of it because it didn’t have any major bugs and it worked on almost any hardware.

Speaking of hardware, tech-savvy users have found a way to run Windows XP on a CF card.

Did you know that you can install Windows XP on a CF card?

CF cards work similarly to SD cards, and they are often used in digital cameras and camcorders for storage. Despite being larger than SD cards, they have higher read/write speed and larger capacity.

This is why a X (formerly Twitter) user Bob Pony decided to try installing Windows XP on a CF card.

POV: You’ve installed Windows XP on a Compact Flash card.pic.twitter.com/jETL4bf8Tw

Keep in mind that you can’t do this with any CF card, you need a card that is fast enough and has enough storage space.

Here are the specs of the PC Bob used:

You also need to adjust your BIOS settings so that your PC can boot from the CF card. Most importantly, you’ll need a CF card adapter to connect the CF card to your PC.

After that, start the installation as you would normally do and follow the instructions on the screen. The setup process is fast, and it takes about 15 minutes.

Bob Pony was kind enough to share the process in a video, so check it out for detailed instructions:

So what are the pros and cons of installing Windows XP on a CF card?

However, there are a few drawbacks to this approach:

While this looks impressive, especially if you’re a tech enthusiast or just a fan of Windows XP, we don’t see any real-life applications. If you want something interned for everyday use, you’ll be better off running Windows from a flash drive.

Speaking of Windows XP, if you’re still using it, you’ll probably getalerts about Windows XP end of support.

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Tech enthusiast found a way to install and run Windows XP on Compact Flash card

Did you know that you can install Windows XP on a CF card?