Is it possible to install Windows XP Pro. SP3, with its bootable slipstreamed CD, into an external USB2 HDD?

June 07th, 2012 - 09:32 am ET by Ant | Report spam
Hello!

Is it possible? I know it is slow due to USB2 speed, but it is only for
quick testings and don't want to mess with my internal hardwares (HDD
has an old Windows XP Pro. SP3 installation that has hard lock ups with
videos -- need to figure out if it is my softwares or hardwares) in my
current computer. Also, it doesn't help that I have disabilities (can't
even use a screwdriver).

Thank you in advance. :)
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#1 Paul
June 07th, 2012 - 03:27 pm ET | Report spam
Ant wrote:
Hello!

Is it possible? I know it is slow due to USB2 speed, but it is only for
quick testings and don't want to mess with my internal hardwares (HDD
has an old Windows XP Pro. SP3 installation that has hard lock ups with
videos -- need to figure out if it is my softwares or hardwares) in my
current computer. Also, it doesn't help that I have disabilities (can't
even use a screwdriver).

Thank you in advance. :)



Yes, but it requires remastering.

Look for "BootBusExtender" as a search keyword, for the
changes needed to make it possible to boot WinXP from a
USB hard drive.

Example here.

http://www.techspot.com/community/t...ve.116114/

You'll probably be a lot older, and have gray hairs, before
you get that working :-) But, it's possible.

Paul

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