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Nadasive

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Jul 15, 2007
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Henderson, Nevada
Hi guys, im just wondering is it possible to Install Windows XP on my external HDD and run it from the HDD on my macbook pro??

Its a 90GB HDD that used to be internal until i switched it out for a faster HDD.
Its currently in a Casing and is connected to my MacBook Pro through USB2.0.


Anything would be awesome, Thanls
 
Should work, just hold the Option key at boot and the drive should be seen as a bootable device.

This holds true only for a Boot Camped Windows install, and an Intel Mac (both of which are tied together in this requirement).
 
When I hold the option key on boot it only shows my Internal HDD. Doesn't show my External HDDs

and is there a way that i can do it without removing my internal HDD?
 
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