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Install Windows XP to USB Hard Drive and Run from It
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I wanted to know if there was a way (that worked!) to both Install and Run Windows XP Pro from a USB 2.0 connected Hard Drive. My system does allow to boot from external usb hard drive, but when I tried to install Windows XP to the USB HDD, it didn't allow me to. My ultimate goal is to be able to m…
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The Old New Thing: Why can't I install Windows on my USB drive? (April 15, 2004) Another reason not mentioned in this paper is that during any hot-plug operation, the USB bus is completely reinitialized. Windows really doesn't like it when it loses …
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