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June 7th 12, 08:27 PM
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Is it possible to install Windows XP Pro. SP3, with its bootableslipstreamed CD, into an external USB2 HDD?
Ant wrote:
Hello! Is it possible? I know it is slow due to USB2 speed, but it is only for quick testings and don't want to mess with my internal hardwares (HDD has an old Windows XP Pro. SP3 installation that has hard lock ups with videos -- need to figure out if it is my softwares or hardwares) in my current computer. Also, it doesn't help that I have disabilities (can't even use a screwdriver). Thank you in advance.  Yes, but it requires remastering. Look for "BootBusExtender" as a search keyword, for the changes needed to make it possible to boot WinXP from a USB hard drive. Example here. http://www.techspot.com/community/to...-drive.116114/ You'll probably be a lot older, and have gray hairs, before you get that working :-) But, it's possible. Paul 
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