Can I install Microsoft Windows XP on USB HDD

[Garbage]

Hi !

I've a 10 GB USB HDD & want to install Windows XP on it. Can I use it as portable system. OR can I boot computer from that USB HDD?

Plz comment or Reply.

 

[samrulez]

Hi !

I've a 10 GB USB HDD & want to install Windows XP on it. Can I use it as portable system. OR can I boot computer from that USB HDD?

Plz comment or Reply.

Yes u can install xp on USB Hdd but u will have to make sure that ur mobo supports booting from the USB port..

 

[adit_sen]

yeah..u shud have no probs....i'm running vista beta2 on my external usb HDD...so i'm guessing XP should do fine too...

peace..
aditya

 

[Garbage]

Hey!

I tried 2 install XP on that HDD. It copies Setup files. But when next time it Boots, It displayes Blue Screen & tell to remove any new h/w installed & reboot.

What Can I do NOW?

 

[samrulez]

Go to the BIOS and change the 1st boot device to USB or 'Other Device'

 

[Garbage]

That is no Problem !!!!

XP is NOT istalled yet on USB HDD.

 

[alienspiesu]

k.. then ur mobo dosnt support it...

 

[Garbage]

What do u mean?

 

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

well u can install xp on ur usb hdd but if u use it for personal use only and on same comp , this is microsoft legal policy !

 

[samrulez]

What do u mean?

Does ur mobo support booting from the USB port if yes then,go to the BIOS and enable that....If not then try updating ur BIOS...

 

[Garbage]

Thanks 4 helping.....

But still I can't install XP on USB HDD.