Bootcamp install Catalina 10.15.7 - Windows XP Professional?

I have a Macbook Pro 13" 2013 i7 running Catalina 10.15.7 8GB, and wondered how I start the process of Bootcamp and what exactly I need? I am new to Bootcamp..


I'd like a Windows partition which essentially becomes a Windows PC but running on the Mac.


This model does not have a CD-Rom / DVD Drive, so can anyone help me as to what I need to do to start this process and have a bootable Bootcamp partition installed?


I would like Windows XP ideally (I won't be using the internet as I'd use a program Offline) but not sure if this is possible?

I have a stripped XP install on a CD, which I could burn to a USB drive (not sure which files you need for an OS to transfer across? so it can install?)


If not, I will have to use Windows 10, as I am so used to using a DVD Drive, how and where do people get the bootcamp drivers/program, and the Windows OS to install for a flawless Windows partition via Bootcamp?


Also my internal drive is 500GB HD, how much space would I need ideally for Bootcamp and Windows XP/10?


Thanks for your help

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 10, 2021 2:49 AM

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