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    Can we install OS and softwares on an external HDD?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by frank633, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. frank633

    frank633 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello, i was questionning myself about installing an OS, even games why not, on an external HDD, i just wanted to know if it was possible.

    Thanks
    frank633
     
    frank633, Jul 24, 2009
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    Evaders99 Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, if it appears to the BIOS as another hard drive. If its a USB drive and requires some OS already, then no.

    Don't expect it to plug into new hardware and just work. Windows will probably balk at a number of a hardware changes
     
    Evaders99, Jul 24, 2009
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    frank633 Notebook Consultant

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    oh i see^^ anyway thanks for the answer, it was just by curiosity
     
    frank633, Jul 24, 2009
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    Its only worth it if you have a eSATA external as they can run the same speeds as an internal HD.

    Your BIOS will need to be able to boot from this device, so if your BIOS cant detect or select it then no.
     
    flipfire, Jul 25, 2009
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    I tried install win 7 /vista on my ext hdd and it won't let me
    it says u cant install win on this partition .. bla blaa
     
    Evoss-X, Jul 25, 2009
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