DOS External HDD


  1. Reilly
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
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    DOS External HDD


    Hiya Guys,

    I need help, I have a External HDD with windows Ultimate on it, but how do i get that HDD to boot from Start, I have tried to select it in setup but no luck

    Please help
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Reilly,

    The external HDD will have to be connected via eSATA at both ends without any adapters for it to be recognized as a boot drive for Windows 7. This will be the only way for Windows 7 to see it the same as an internal HDD to use at boot like this.
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