Boot from USB external HDD from Laptop.

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albertleng

Dear all,

Based on your expertise, is it possible for me to boot my Dell
Inspiron
1300 from an usb external HDD?


I'm planning to use Win XP Pro. I have checked through the BIOS in
which there's an option for Boot device: "USB Storage".


Is it possible? If yes, i'll go on and buy an USB External HDD.
Thanks.


ALbert
 
albertleng said:
Dear all,

Based on your expertise, is it possible for me to boot my Dell
Inspiron
1300 from an usb external HDD?


I'm planning to use Win XP Pro. I have checked through the BIOS in
which there's an option for Boot device: "USB Storage".


Is it possible? If yes, i'll go on and buy an USB External HDD.
Thanks.
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You cannot install XP on an external hard drive. The BIOS of your
Inspiron probably does support booting from a USB device, but it won't
do you any good if you're thinking of installing XP on an external hard
drive.


Malke
 
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