Install the operating system from an external drive during setup.

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Install the operating system from an external drive during setup.

Install the operating system from an external drive during setup.

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xXChrisPvPzXx
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05-30-2023, 07:23 AM

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Preparing to assist a friend with his first PC build, he prefers not to use a DVD ROM, so I’m offering to lend him my external DVD drive for installing Windows. Since I’ve never used an external DVD drive before—especially not for OS installation—I’m curious if this is feasible. The drive connects via two USB ports: one for the PC to identify it and another for additional power when needed. Should the BIOS recognize it as a DVD drive that can be booted to begin the setup, or would we need a physical DVD? Thanks in advance! ❤️

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xXChrisPvPzXx

05-30-2023, 07:23 AM #1

Preparing to assist a friend with his first PC build, he prefers not to use a DVD ROM, so I’m offering to lend him my external DVD drive for installing Windows. Since I’ve never used an external DVD drive before—especially not for OS installation—I’m curious if this is feasible. The drive connects via two USB ports: one for the PC to identify it and another for additional power when needed. Should the BIOS recognize it as a DVD drive that can be booted to begin the setup, or would we need a physical DVD? Thanks in advance! ❤️

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Xenoram
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06-03-2023, 09:31 PM

#2

Wait...

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Xenoram

06-03-2023, 09:31 PM #2

Wait...

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ClumsySky
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06-23-2023, 09:31 PM

#3

Yeah it should work with no problems

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ClumsySky

06-23-2023, 09:31 PM #3

Yeah it should work with no problems

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josbakmeel2000
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06-24-2023, 05:52 AM

#4

It needs to be recognized as a bootable USB device or a CD/DVD storage option.

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josbakmeel2000

06-24-2023, 05:52 AM #4

It needs to be recognized as a bootable USB device or a CD/DVD storage option.

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SNR6902
Junior Member

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06-25-2023, 08:33 PM

#5

Thanks a lot!

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SNR6902

06-25-2023, 08:33 PM #5

Thanks a lot!

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Unmigrate
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06-26-2023, 01:26 AM

#6

As long as there’s nothing else on the drive, it should function properly—it’s similar to installing an OS via a USB flash drive.

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Unmigrate

06-26-2023, 01:26 AM #6

As long as there’s nothing else on the drive, it should function properly—it’s similar to installing an OS via a USB flash drive.

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camthecatlover
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06-26-2023, 06:02 AM

#7

You need Windows 8 Enterprise to set it up on an external HDD. Earlier versions worked, but now they charge an extra $250.

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camthecatlover

06-26-2023, 06:02 AM #7

You need Windows 8 Enterprise to set it up on an external HDD. Earlier versions worked, but now they charge an extra $250.

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VitoSEXY
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06-27-2023, 10:49 PM

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Transfer the DVD files to the root directory of the USB drive. Restart and boot from the USB. It should function properly.

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VitoSEXY

06-27-2023, 10:49 PM #8

Transfer the DVD files to the root directory of the USB drive. Restart and boot from the USB. It should function properly.