If the hardware is compatible and you have enough memory you should be able to purchase an "Upgrade" version of XP.
Windows 95 cannot be installed from inside a newer version of Windows. You must boot from a disc to install it. Windows 95 isn't compatible with newer computers anyway, and virtually all software that will run on Windows 95 will run on XP, so its a wasted effort.
Dos Linux Windows 95 Windows 2000
No.
...with Windows XP Professional already installed on your computer. Windows Vista cannot be installed without Windows XP Professional installed first on your computer, it's the same with Windows 7; Windows' latest operating system (OS).
computer properties box
In Windows 95, Windows XP (with Internet Explorer 7 or later installed), and later, they are not the same thing. In Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP (with Internet Explorer 6), Internet Explorer is integrated with Windows Explorer.
Windows 95 to Windows 98, and then to Windows XP
The answer is Help.
Perform a clean install of Windows XP.
Right click on My Computer > properties.
Start with windows 2000 then windows xp.
Yes. If it's already installed, merely point your bootloader to your Windows XP partition/hard drive. If it's not already installed boot the computer with a Windows XP install disk and follow the instructions. Note: Microsoft will be discontinuing support for XP soon, may want to choose a more up to date version.