Remember how I said that DOSBox-X is not able to run Windows XP? Well, turns out I was wrong. I was very, very wrong.

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The author details their journey of installing Windows XP in DOSBox-X, an emulator that doesn't officially support Windows XP. Initially facing multiple failures, they eventually succeed by taking an upgrade route from Windows 98 to Windows XP via Windows 2000, overcoming various issues with the installation process and emulation compatibility. Though some games still had issues, the project concluded with a successful installation of Windows XP.

Smashing the limits: Installing Windows XP in DOSBox-X