Restoring Windows 7 from external HDD
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Thursday, January 24, 2013 2:43 PM
Hi There,
I want to try the new windows 8 but also want to keep my windows 7. But I can not use a partitioned drive because it's a Dynamic Disc. As I need to turn it into Basic Disc I just wanna repartition my harddrive keeping back-up and system image in a external HDD. But I'm in doubt whether it'd work... I mean "Will I be able to restore my windows 7 copy from that external USB HDD"
I use Dell Laptop and Transcend USB HDD
Thanks
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Thursday, January 24, 2013 3:43 PMModeratorWindows 8 can only be installed on an internal, basic hard drive. It cannot be installed on an external hard drive.
Carey Frisch
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Friday, January 25, 2013 1:17 AM
You can install Windows 8 to a VHD so you won't have to worry about partitioning your drive as the VHD is basically a file that will sit on your computer. Give that a shot and post back results.
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- Proposed As Answer by Vincent Wang-MCSCMicrosoft Contingent Staff, Moderator Monday, January 28, 2013 1:29 AM
- Marked As Answer by Rayhan Janam Monday, January 28, 2013 2:20 PM
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Monday, January 28, 2013 1:38 AMModerator
Hi,
If there Windows 8 Enterprise is available, you can make a Windows To Go which is a fully manageable corporate Windows 8 desktop on a bootable external USB stick. This allows IT organizations to support the “Bring Your Own PC” trend and businesses can give contingent staff access to the corporate environment without compromising security.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/jj737992.aspx
Regards,
Vincent Wang
TechNet Community Support
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