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Windows XP on external HDD

  • 29-11-2009 6:48pm
    #1
    apc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭


    I currently have a 400GB external hdd. I want to install windows xp pro on it and then transfer the hdd into my new pc (as an internal drive). Will this work?

    Thanks in advance,
    apc


Comments

  • #2
    Webmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Webmonkey


    Why don't you just put it in as internal drive and then install? Or have you not got access to PC yet.


  • #3
    apc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭apc


    I could do that but Im not so confident with opening up my pc. I know its relatively easy but it would simplify it alot if I could do it through a USB connection. So is it possible?


  • #4
    Webmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,579 ✭✭✭Webmonkey


    I'm not sure if it is very straight forward as I'd imagine the setup will only look for fixed hard drives and allow you to chose them.

    To be honest, it's surprising simple to open the case and disconnect the current hard drive connectors onto your new one. Don't even need to take out the old one :)


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