Windows 7 to external hard drive

[djones1961]

Windows 7 wont let me install to a usb hard drive. Anyone know of a work around?

 

[Jonmor68]

NO! you can't install the OS to a usb drive.

 

[apache_lives]

it is possible with some motherboards but you loose performace big time because of USB limitations - dont bother

 

[knotknut]

You need an E-SATA HDD enclosure. Example below.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817173042

or Docking Station

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153071&cm_re=e-sata_dock-_-17-153-071-_-Product

 

[The_Prophecy]

If the drive is connected via USB, the 7 installer will not let you put 7 on that drive. You must, as stated above, connect the drive via eSata by either using an enclosure, or a dock.