Running Windows/Windows related programs off a Ext HD

[ShinyGFX]

I Was wondering if it is possible to install windows onto my Mac but Partion the memory using an EXT hardrive so i don't have to use up the memory on my Internal hardrive. Is this Possible or do i have to partion my internal HD.
Also, will most windows Programs such as Windows Based Computer games and Programs such as Photoshop and Dreamweaver work off my EXT hardrive?

 

[balamw]

I Was wondering if it is possible to install windows onto my Mac but Partion the memory using an EXT hardrive so i don't have to use up the memory on my Internal hardrive. Is this Possible or do i have to partion my internal HD.
Also, will most windows Programs such as Windows Based Computer games and Programs such as Photoshop and Dreamweaver work off my EXT hardrive?

http://guides.macrumors.com/Boot_Camp_Windows_XP_On_External_Drive

Windows generally does not like to run entirely of of an external drive, so you will generally need a ~20 GB partition on the internal just for the OS, and any apps and data the need to be on C:.

If you had not said games, I might have suggested a Virtual Machine install using Parallels/Fusion/VirtualBox, which can be entirely on the external drive.

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[ShinyGFX]

http://guides.macrumors.com/Boot_Camp_Windows_XP_On_External_Drive

Windows generally does not like to run entirely of of an external drive, so you will generally need a ~20 GB partition on the internal just for the OS, and any apps and data the need to be on C:.

If you had not said games, I might have suggested a Virtual Machine install using Parallels/Fusion/VirtualBox, which can be entirely on the external drive.

B

Ok, Now i have Photoshop for PC on my EXT, after i instal windows XP/Vista<as if i would put Vista on any computer>/W7 will i be able to run that off my EXt or does that need to be placed in the Partioned memory?

 

[ayeying]

Ok, Now i have Photoshop for PC on my EXT, after i instal windows XP/Vista<as if i would put Vista on any computer>/W7 will i be able to run that off my EXt or does that need to be placed in the Partioned memory?

You'll need to reinstall the program. Windows applications/programs require writing stuff into the registry or it won't work.