Running windows 7 on external HDD from a MBP

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  1. drummerdimitri, Mar 20, 2011

    drummerdimitri macrumors newbie

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    Hello guys,

    I was just wondering if it would be possible to install and run windows 7 from my external HDD with my MacBook Pro. Bootcamp will only allow me to use the internal hard disk to do so. Is there a way around this?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. balamw, Mar 21, 2011

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    http://forums.macrumors.com/wap/GetThread.php?t=1109505&bat=

    You could try the approach mentioned there. Install OSX to the external, make that the boot drive and try boot camp from there.

    I doubt it will work, but you have little to lose.

    B
     
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