Can I use a virtual Windows when using WinToUSB to make a bootable Windows external SSD?

[AndersMB]

I want to use WinToUSB to transfer Windows 10 to an external SSD I have. I do not have access to a Windows PC, and so I though perhaps I could use VirtualBox to format my SSD and run the WinToUSB program. Will that work?

Also, since I am unsure about how to do this, could someone provide a short step-by-step keyword guide? I understand I will have to get the Boot Camp drivers to the Windows OS somehow, but I am a bit confused about this.

I appreciate any input and guidance!

Anders

Edit:
I have a Windows 8.1 Pro key. Should I download the Windows 10 ISO file, or the Windows 8.1 Pro ISO file and upgrade to Windows 10 once installed?

 

[Gjwilly]

I found a guide for installing Windows to an external SSD and it did call for using a Virtual Windows but I had a problem getting the VM to see my SSD.
I ended up using an actual Windows PC but the guide did work for others so it may just have been a problem with my hardware.
You don't even need WinToUSB because the guide has all the steps that make WinToUSB redundant.

https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...on-external-usb3-drive.1909911/#post-21737916