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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows Vista and 7 => Topic started by: milesman on May 11, 2009, 07:01:09 PM

Title: Is it possible to install a OS on a external Hard Drive?
Post by: milesman on May 11, 2009, 07:01:09 PM

OK,

I have just downloaded Windows Vista 7 CS. But, i don't want to erase XP or do a dual boot. (The dual boot of doom :P)

So, If you know the solution That would be great!

Thanks,
Miles M.

Title: Re: Is it possible to install a OS on a external Hard Drive?
Post by: Geek-9pm on May 11, 2009, 07:11:39 PM

Get another Hard Drive.
You are supposed to have a spare hard drive.
Unless you like to live in ever present danger.

Title: Re: Is it possible to install a OS on a external Hard Drive?
Post by: milesman on May 11, 2009, 07:14:24 PM

Yes I have another hard drive(External). But how do I install Vista 7 onto this drive?

Miles M. ;D

Title: Re: Is it possible to install a OS on a external Hard Drive?
Post by: patio on May 11, 2009, 08:09:39 PM

With a ton of effort...

Title: Re: Is it possible to install a OS on a external Hard Drive?
Post by: fat_basterd21 on May 11, 2009, 08:12:48 PM

I'm not sure about Windows 7 but it can be done with XP

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?action=post;topic=83289.0;num_replies=2

You cant realy use it on different computers for obvious reasons. Also it seems to run a bit slower on external drives. I used a pocket 60 Gig portable drive. I assume the lag comes from usb not being as fast as the cable but it worked great!!!

Title: Re: Is it possible to install a OS on a external Hard Drive?
Post by: BC_Programmer on May 11, 2009, 08:32:25 PM

err...


you linked to this thread... was that intentional?

Title: Re: Is it possible to install a OS on a external Hard Drive?
Post by: dahlarbear on May 11, 2009, 08:34:06 PM

fat_basterd21:  Check your link.  The one you provided isn't very helpful.  --dahlarbear

Title: Re: Is it possible to install a OS on a external Hard Drive?
Post by: milesman on May 11, 2009, 08:45:52 PM

OK, OK,

fat_basterd21, can you give me the correct link? This one just links to the thread.  :P

Miles M. 8)

Title: Re: Is it possible to install a OS on a external Hard Drive?
Post by: Geek-9pm on May 11, 2009, 08:56:18 PM

Quote from: milesman on May 11, 2009, 08:45:52 PM

OK, OK,

fat_basterd21, can you give me the correct link? This one just links to the thread.  :P

Miles M. 8)

Just as Patio said.

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With a ton of effort...

What I meant earlier was the you put the spare drive inside your PC and set the other aside. It is your backup. If you can use a screwdriver you can do it.

Title: Re: Is it possible to install a OS on a external Hard Drive?
Post by: fat_basterd21 on May 12, 2009, 08:59:39 PM

Hahaha what a noob!!! Here ya go...

http://www.ngine.de/index.jsp?pageid=4176

Ohh and its not as much effort as it looks. I did it easily. You do need some specific tools it lists. Its a complete walkthrough for Windows XP, not sure if this could be used in Windows 7

Title: Re: Is it possible to install a OS on a external Hard Drive?
Post by: Geek-9pm on May 13, 2009, 01:06:23 AM

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not sure if this could be used in Windows 7

Windows 7 does anything you want...
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Oops , off  topic. Sorry!