How to install Windows XP on an external USB drive connect to an Apple MacBook

In August 2006, I posted instructions on how to install Windows XP onto an external USB drive to the macrumors.com forums. I’m reposting the instructions here so that this information does not get lost.
Some notes on these instructions:

These instructions result in an installation of Windows XP that is completely contained on an external USB drive. [...]

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