diff --git a/docs/windows-xp.md b/docs/windows-xp.md index 987f6a9c68..2445cb43c7 100644 --- a/docs/windows-xp.md +++ b/docs/windows-xp.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ *Most of this document also applies to Windows 2000.* You can download Windows 2000 from [WinWorld](https://winworldpc.com/download/413638c2-8d18-c39a-11c3-a4e284a2c3a5). - Use QEMU to create `winxp.img`: ``` @@ -9,23 +8,22 @@ qemu-img create winxp.img 2G qemu-system-x86_64 -m 512 -drive file=winxp.img,format=raw -cdrom en_windows_xp_professional_with_service_pack_3_x86_cd_vl_x14-73974.iso ``` -Follow setup instructions. - -The next step fixes `Uncaught RangeError: Maximum call stack size exceeded` in Chrome during Windows 2000/XP boot in v86. +Follow the setup instructions. +This step fixes the error `Uncaught RangeError: Maximum call stack size exceeded` in Chromium during Windows 2000/XP startup in v86. -After installation change computer type to "Standard PC" as described [here](http://web.archive.org/web/20220528021535/https://www.scm-pc-card.de/file/manual/FAQ/acpi_uninstallation_windows_xp_english.pdf): -Start > RightClick "My Computer" > Manage > -Device Manager > Computer > RightClick "ACPI Uniprocessor PC" > Update Driver... > +After installation, change the computer type to "Standard PC" as described [here](http://web.archive.org/web/20220528021535/https://www.scm-pc-card.de/file/manual/FAQ/acpi_uninstallation_windows_xp_english.pdf): +Start > Right Click "My Computer" > Manage > +Device Manager > Computer > Right Click "ACPI Uniprocessor PC" > Update Driver... > No, not this time > Next > Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) > Next > Don't search. I will choose the driver to install. > Next > Standard PC > Next > Finish. Restart the VM, follow multiple "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialogs with default options. -Now `winxp.img` is ready for v86. You can use [the website](https://copy.sh/v86/) to run it: -Specify `winxp.img` as a hard disk and optionally set memory size to 512 MB. -Or run it in a custom html file as described below. +Now, `winxp.img` is ready for v86. You can use [the website](https://copy.sh/v86/) to run it: +Specify `winxp.img` as a hard disk, and optionally set the memory size to 512 MB. +Or run it in a custom HTML file as described below. Get seabios.bin and vgabios.bin from [here](https://github.com/copy/v86/tree/master/bios), -get libv86.js and v86.wasm from [releases](https://github.com/copy/v86/releases/tag/latest). +and get libv86.js and v86.wasm from [releases](https://github.com/copy/v86/releases/tag/latest). Create `winxp.htm` with this content (assuming all the files are in the same folder): ```html @@ -57,7 +55,7 @@ onload = function() ``` -To open this html file locally a HTTP server is needed. The standard Python server `python -m http.server` doesn't support HTTP range requests. +To open this HTML file locally, a HTTP server is needed. The standard Python server `python -m http.server` doesn't support HTTP range requests. You can use [http-server](https://www.npmjs.com/package/http-server) or [devd](https://github.com/cortesi/devd). Start the server (from the same folder as `winxp.htm`): ```