Windows XP, released by Microsoft on October 25, 2001, is now considered a legacy operating system. As newer versions of Windows were introduced, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014, and soon after removed the official download options from its website.
Given that, I gathered the direct Windows XP ISO download links for you in this post. You can download different Service Pack versions of the Windows XP installation ISO files from here, including Windows XP ISO 32-bit SP3, Windows XP ISO 64-bit and 32-bit SP2, Windows XP ISO 64-bit and 32-bit SP1, and Windows XP ISO 32-bit SP0 (Original release).
To download older versions of Windows directly, check out: Old Windows Versions Download Repository (Original)
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Windows XP ISO download 64-bit (x64)
Windows XP 64-bit ISO is designed for 64-bit processors (CPUs).
There are two Service Pack versions of the Windows XP ISO (64-bit) - Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Service Pack 2 (SP2). Each Service Pack (SP) is a major update.
Download Windows XP Professional ISO 64-bit (SP2)
Size: 599.1 MB
Language: English
Generic Installation Key: VCFQD-V9FX9-46WVH-K3CD4-4J3JM
MD5: 33a35e7544201ea47fee6cac6a52153b
SHA1: cd9479e1dbad7f26b8bdcf97e4aa71cbb8de932b
Download Windows XP Professional ISO 64-bit (SP1)
Size: 585.7 MB
Language: English
Generic Installation Key: VCFQD-V9FX9-46WVH-K3CD4-4J3JM
MD5: a2fd5aee7719466bcf091c5adb8a65b3
SHA-1: a70b118316a9a451b966a082e7c1dd0e8018718d
Download Windows XP Professional ISO 64-bit (SP3; Integral Edition)
Size: 686.7 MB
Language: English
Notably, the Service Pack 3 (SP3) update for Windows XP 64-bit does not officially exist! Microsoft only released Service Pack 2 (SP2) as the final official update for Windows XP x64 Edition. But there are integrated builds created by combining updates from Windows XP Professional SP3 (32-bit) with the 64-bit edition.
Tips:
1. The generic installation keys for each Windows XP ISO above were publicly distributed by Microsoft for the Windows XP installation and setup purposes only, not for activation.
You can only use the non-activation-protected features in Windows XP after installing it with the generic key. Microsoft no longer sells Windows XP product keys. I suggest you find safer alternatives for testing on Windows XP.
2. Once the download is complete, copy the MD5 and SHA-1 hash values (mentioned above) of the ISO file, and use a verification tool, such as Windows' built-in certutil, to ensure your downloaded Windows 7 ISO is authentic and free from corruption or tampering.
Check system requirements for Windows XP 64-bit
Before installing Windows XP ISO 64-bit, it is necessary to check the system requirements for Windows XP 64-bit edition (x64):
| Processor (CPU) | Minimum 1 GHz x64 processor (Intel EM64T or AMD64) |
| RAM | Minimum 512 MB (Recommended: 1–2 GB or more) |
| Application Compatibility | 64-bit apps & mostly 32-bit apps |
| Installation Storage | Minimum 10 GB free disk space |
| Graphics | Minimum Super VGA (800×600) |
| Display | Minimum 800×600 resolution |
| Firmware | BIOS or UEFI supporting x64 boot |
Windows XP ISO download 32-bit (x86)
Windows XP 32-bit ISO is designed for 32-bit processors (CPUs). It has four levels of Service Pack (SP), in other words, the four major updates of Windows XP 32-bit, including Windows XP SP0 (Original Release), Windows XP SP1, Windows XP SP2, Windows XP SP3.
You can get each SP of Windows XP 32-bit by clicking the following direct links.
Download Windows XP Professional ISO 32-bit (SP3)
Size: 589.1 MB
Language: English
Generic Installation Key: V2C47-MK7JD-3R89F-D2KxW-VPK3J
MD5: 5bf476e2fc445b8d06b3c2a6091fe3aa
SHA1: 66ac289ae27724c5ae17139227cbe78c01eefe40
Download Windows XP Home ISO 32-bit (SP3)
Size: 564 MB
Language: English
Generic Installation Key: RH6M6-7PPK4-YR86H-YFFFX-PW8M8
MD5: a22030df1988445436f300bc29c32dd2
SHA1: 5a6b959ad24d15dc7ebd85e501b83d105d1b37c6
Download Windows XP Professional ISO 32-bit (SP2)
Size: 586 MB
Language: English
Generic Installation Key 1: X3WJB-3B2BH-3MPM6-8F6GR-X9HBJ
Generic Installation Key 2: KT3Q2-F3JJK-WGHVH-4TTP2-X3GRD
MD5: 5cc832a862c4075cf6bea6c6f0f69725
SHA-1: 7cd7058dbbfab108316b20fe4cef989abebf211f
Download Windows XP Professional ISO 32-bit (SP1)
Size: 536 MB
Language: English
Generic Installation Key: X3WJB-3B2BH-3MPM6-8F6GR-X9HBJ
MD5: 5d4a3e0217fed28b5accb491bffa1697
SHA-1: 6b2a46612273a7b1cfaa0ffd7893900f8ddd321a
Download Windows XP Professional ISO 32-bit (SP0)
Size: 488 MB
Language: English
Generic Installation Key: Q43R4-VFY4B-XRVP4-F29BK-3XMVG
MD5: 5db1a137ba7bc8b561a1dd120f5c7d8d
SHA-1: a86fc914b3d487bd975e3a046cc3baa2dea17330
Tips:
1. The generic installation keys provided for the Windows XP ISOs above were officially released by Microsoft solely for installation and setup purposes, not for product activation.
After installing Windows XP with a generic key, you'll only be able to access non-activated features. Since Microsoft has long discontinued the sale of Windows XP product keys, it's recommended to explore safer modern alternatives if you need a Windows XP test environment.
2. After downloading, make sure to verify the integrity of your ISO file. Copy its MD5 and SHA-1 hash values and use a verification utility, such as Windows' built-in certutil, to confirm that the Windows XP ISO you downloaded is genuine and hasn't been corrupted or tampered with.
Check system requirements for Windows XP ISO 32-bit
If you need to install Windows XP ISO 32-bit, firstly, check the system requirements for it:
| Processor (CPU) | Minimum Pentium 233 MHz or compatible Supports x86 architecture only (32-bit CPUs) |
| RAM | Minimum 64 MB (Recommended: 128 MB or more) |
| Application Compatibility | 16-bit and 32-bit apps |
| Installation Storage | Minimum 1.5 GB free disk space |
| Graphics | Minimum Super VGA (800×600) |
| Display | Minimum 800×600 resolution |
| Firmware | Legacy BIOS |
FAQs about Windows XP download
- QCan I still download Windows XP?
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Yes, although Microsoft's download page no longer offers download options for Windows XP, you can get Windows XP ISO files from third-party sources like archive.org.
- QHow to install Windows XP online for free?
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You can use the public generic key offered by Microsoft to finish Windows Windows XP installation for free.
- QIs it possible to install Windows XP from USB?
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Yes, you can use tools like Rufus to create a Windows XP bootable USB and then use this bootable USB to install Windows XP.