windows xp gaming

HI to everyone;

I just joined and hope someone can help.

I have a new HP notebook running Windows 8.1. I have many old games that need Windows XP like the MYST games.

The questions are:
1. can I install and run Windows XP from a bootable USB flash drive?
2. Will I be able to run the games using my computer assets like the CD drive, etc?

Thanks in advance for any help and or suggestions.

Dan

 

http://lifehacker.com/5965889/how-to-run-windows-xp-for-free-in-windows-8

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2168349/windows-games-working-windows-advice.html

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows

read through the 3 threads above, the third is pointed to from the second link.

https://www.google.com/#q=running+xp+games+on+windows+8.1

if none of the other links work, you can search through a few more from the search site above

 

thank you.

I previously found sites for creating the windows xp .bootable USB but could find no reference to being able to run games.

One of the things I was worried about was will the windows xp be able to recognize the newer assets like the CD/DVD player.

Thanks for all the info!

 

let me know if it helps to solve your issue.