james2k Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Is it possible to installing XP from an External HDD i.e. a Laptop HDD in an external case. As this would be easier for me due to when i add updates or change programs its a pain to write another DVD, And also wouldnt the read time be better on a External HDD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamehead200 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Have you considered using a CD-RW?I think this is possible using a BartPE CD. Basically, you boot off the CD and then run the Windows installer from within that. That way, you only end up really losing 1 CD instead of 20 or 100! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmarable Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Yes, you can install from an external hard drive. You will need to use WinPE or BartPE to boot from, prep your target drive and start the install. I've done it and it worked like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiki Burgh Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 hi guys! could you kindly share the exact procedures on how to do such ... thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james2k Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 HAve you got a website for exact instructions as im a dumb a** when it comes to this stuff.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamehead200 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I was going to suggest this and this but both explain how to do it using only a CD.But then I came across this which seems like what you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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