install from usb lacie hard disk

Discussion in 'Windows' started by handsomejackuk, Jan 18, 2009.

  1. handsomejackuk

    handsomejackuk

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    Hi,

    I have an external lacie 80gb hard disk, is it possible to install vista, or windows 7 from one of these. ?

    Can i make a usb hard disk bootable ?

    THank Alun
     
    handsomejackuk, Jan 18, 2009
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  2. handsomejackuk

    klamath

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    you need to install a boot loader whose give you the possibility to boot from the external drive
    ( where the installation software is )
     
    klamath, Jan 20, 2009
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    verakot

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    Where can I get a bootloader for an external USB HDD? I'd like to install Windows 7 from my external USB HDD. I already installed Windows XP on my AA1
     
    verakot, Jan 31, 2009
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