Portable Hdd. Urgent !


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    windows 7
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    Portable Hdd. Urgent !


    Hi guys, I'am gng to get a portable HDD (usb 2.0) and my question is weather can i install win 7 OS into that and load Win 7 from boot ?? is it possible >?
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    Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1,
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    Urgent?? Windows does not allow install and boot from and external USB device.
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Vikneshwaren, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Sorry, but Windows 7 cannot be installed on a external or removable device. It must be on a internal HDD instead.
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    windows 7
    Thread Starter
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    Ok. then can i install ubuntu in my ext. HDD and load from boot ?
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    W7 RTM Ultimate x64
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    Yes, that is possible.
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