Install WinXp from a removable, USB/Firewire drive

[raz_1234]

Hi, Maybe someone knows:

Can one create a bootable Hard drive (say a usb type, or Firewire) and use it to install Windows (attended or not) to other computers. I had many problems trying to make it work. Especially that if one use DOS, the whole thing just recognise the portable drive and none of the other hard disks.

Thanks

Raz

[buletov]

not all computers support booting from usb storage devices

[raz_1234]

true, but today most do. Still is it possible?

[Jazkal]

Yes it is possible.

One, the hardware must support booting to removable media.

Two, I'd use WinPE, or BartsPE over DOS to do the install. IMHO