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    Nov 23, 2007, 10:46 AM
    Adding operating system
    How do I add a Windows operating system to an external USB drive?
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    Nov 23, 2007, 10:52 AM
    Pretty sure you can't. Windows wants to boot from a C:.
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    Nov 23, 2007, 11:02 AM
    You can BUT only if its going to be used in the same machine every time due to installation of devices.
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    Nov 23, 2007, 11:52 AM
    Can I operate to different operating systems? The original XP Pro and on the external drive Win 2000?
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    Nov 23, 2007, 11:54 AM
    Win 2000 won't boot from an external device in this manner.
    XP can and does.
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