How to boot from USB-drive on Compaq Presario CQ57 400SO

Hello!

I have a Compaq Presario CQ57-400SO I want to install Windows XP instead of Windows 7, which is included. I had two questions now since I hit a few bumps.

1 at - not, at all, driver support for Windows XP to get their hands on?

2. How am I suppose to boot from USB (my DVD-ROM is broken)?

+ Have converted my installation of Windows XP on USB disk.

-J' have tried to change the boot order, and no, the USB is not marked with! so it should work.

-J' tried by pressing F9, that gets me the Boot Option menu. But once I press the USB it goes right to the Windows (the pre-installed).

Thank you in advance.

Kind regards

Robin

Hi @kvartsnorsk

Welcome to the Forums of HP Support!

I know that you are looking for drivers for Windows XP, unfortunately, this laptop was not sold configured for this OS. Drivers are available for windows 7 and 8 (32 and 64 bit)

What happens if I do not see my operating system?

On the boot USB device, it is likely that your bootable usb image isn't UEFI, so you should enable legacy boot in the BIOS to allow boot off this device.

UEFI and the Start Menu

The Legacy Boot mode - NeoSmart Knowledgebase

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