Before we start, let’s get the basics out of the way. Windows XP was built for BIOS and MBR (Master Boot Record). It does not understand GPT (GUID Partition Table) or native UEFI booting.
Once installed, use "Guest Additions" or "VMware Tools" to provide generic drivers for video, sound, and network. Option 2: Native Installation (Experimental) install windows xp on uefi system 2021
Use a UEFI-to-Legacy bootloader (advanced, fragile) Before we start, let’s get the basics out of the way
: Since XP cannot talk to UEFI, you need a shim. Before we start