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    installing xp to a external hard drive

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by getrue, Nov 21, 2009.

  1. getrue

    getrue Newbie

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    hello guys

    i have a probem with my laptop its dell inspiron 1525.. hard drive port on mainboard is broken. so im gonna install my xp to my external hdd.. i format my external hdd as ntfs or fat it copised the xp files right after i restart... after bios screen.. i see windows symbol then gives me blue screen error...

    is there anyway that i can install my xp to my external hdd with no problem... i have been told to change jumpers in the mainboard but i wanna do it as my last option....

    i appreciate u guys if share ur knowledge or experience

    thanks in advance
     
    getrue, Nov 21, 2009
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    getrue Newbie

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    no answer ?
     
    getrue, Nov 22, 2009
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    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes. it can be done. With a bit of modding. ;)

    I have XP installed on my external HDD. works pretty good too :D

    Here is the guide...
    http://www.ngine.de/index.jsp?pageid=4176

    It takes a little time. but it works in the end if you do it right. :cool:
     
    ahl395, Nov 22, 2009
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