How to Install Windows From a Flash Drive

Sorry, I don't think we were on the same page. I didn't see a mention of this being done on xp anywhere other then for an xp bootable usb. I wasn't aware of this not being possible for an xp installation. Now if this were for new os's like a vista/7 or above bootable usb it probably would work.

My apologies, there was some confusion there.

hi i followed all the steps and they worked well untill i booted my laptop in gui mode there was an error saying /system32/hal.dll is missing or corrupt
what should i do plz help

Is there not an easier way than this?