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Portable Windows 8.1 solution – USB 3.0 64GB flash storage

Portable Windows 8.1 solution – USB 3.0 64GB flash storage

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blackphant0m
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09-26-2016, 08:16 AM
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I recently purchased a PNY 64GB USB 3.0 flash storage device from this retailer. While browsing, I explored various applications beyond simple data storage.

1. Portable Windows – compatible with MS DreamSpark for educational use
2. Network share through Samba – now I’m utilizing a 500GB HDD
3. Offsite backups – a practical solution for data safety
4. ??? – I opted for portable Windows, leveraging the WindowsToGo feature I’ve heard about.

I can run Windows 8.1 Enterprise on my school-provided device via DreamSpark. The reason? Frequent movement between PCs means managing files across devices is tedious. Instead of juggling locations, I can boot into a functional Windows 8.1 environment from my WTG drive, even at school.

If I’m feeling adventurous, I could also set up Ubuntu and use GRUB to switch between operating systems on the same drive (32GB Windows, 32GB Ubuntu). What are your thoughts?
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blackphant0m
09-26-2016, 08:16 AM #1

I recently purchased a PNY 64GB USB 3.0 flash storage device from this retailer. While browsing, I explored various applications beyond simple data storage.

1. Portable Windows – compatible with MS DreamSpark for educational use
2. Network share through Samba – now I’m utilizing a 500GB HDD
3. Offsite backups – a practical solution for data safety
4. ??? – I opted for portable Windows, leveraging the WindowsToGo feature I’ve heard about.

I can run Windows 8.1 Enterprise on my school-provided device via DreamSpark. The reason? Frequent movement between PCs means managing files across devices is tedious. Instead of juggling locations, I can boot into a functional Windows 8.1 environment from my WTG drive, even at school.

If I’m feeling adventurous, I could also set up Ubuntu and use GRUB to switch between operating systems on the same drive (32GB Windows, 32GB Ubuntu). What are your thoughts?

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09-30-2016, 02:16 AM
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Avoid this. Performance will be extremely poor.
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Skater420
09-30-2016, 02:16 AM #2

Avoid this. Performance will be extremely poor.

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09-30-2016, 09:45 AM
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It's worth giving it a shot. If it doesn't perform well, I can format it and run portable Ubuntu on it, which will start much quicker.
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09-30-2016, 09:45 AM #3

It's worth giving it a shot. If it doesn't perform well, I can format it and run portable Ubuntu on it, which will start much quicker.

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09-30-2016, 11:11 AM
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No, it won't.
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JayBee757
09-30-2016, 11:11 AM #4

No, it won't.

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EisTeeKlaus
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10-05-2016, 06:07 AM
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You'll need a reasonably quick USB connection to complete the process. A budget USB 3.0 might take around ten minutes to start up and another to react. I've confirmed using an external hard drive or a Kingston Datatraveler Ultimate G3 as a basic option.
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10-05-2016, 06:07 AM #5

You'll need a reasonably quick USB connection to complete the process. A budget USB 3.0 might take around ten minutes to start up and another to react. I've confirmed using an external hard drive or a Kingston Datatraveler Ultimate G3 as a basic option.

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