Boot a full version of Win7 from usb


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    windows 7 external hdd
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    Boot a full version of Win7 from usb


    Yep, you've got it right, its here! Windows 7 bootable from an external hdd or flash drive!!! You don't even need a working hard drive in your current computer to complete it!

    All at this web page:

    Win7 Usb
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       #2

    Please post all errors! Also post if you've got it working!!!
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    Speeds?

    How are you activating?
    Last edited by gregrocker; 07 Mar 2010 at 00:24.
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  4. ryo
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    how about the key??
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  5. whs
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    Problem with that is that you start in square 1 every time you boot because nothing is being retained - no data, no setting, no download, no nothing.
    If you want to play around with this kind of setup, use Fedora on a stick. I have one, it's fun - if you don't want to accomplish anything. And you need no key.
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    Speeds are near regular hdd speed with an external hdd (200 Mbps), although I am not sure about flash drives.

    For the CD and Activation you must find that yourself as I will not go to Pirate Activities.

    And I'm not sure what whs is trying to say, it works absolutely fine, it keeps settings (I know because I am using Chrome and it retains the skin, also the background and visual settings remain after reboot!)
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    Also, please don't forget to add rep if it works!
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    The question is: How are you able to activate Win7 on an external HD when the hardware changes depending on which mobo it is plugged into?
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    No idea... It just happened to work for me. However, the process is fine, I've done it to about 3 or 4 computers already, it helps alot if your laptop causes your harddrive to crash every time you use it like mine >.<
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