Setting up Windows on a M.2 enclosure via USB is a straightforward process.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Setting up Windows on a M.2 enclosure via USB is a straightforward process.

Goljat12
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11-02-2016, 08:46 AM

Essentially, I was looking for a method to install Windows directly onto an M.2 drive using USB. I used an external enclosure and tried Rufus, but it didn’t recognize the device. I’m curious if there are alternative approaches to achieve this.

Goljat12

11-02-2016, 08:46 AM #1

JGbb
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11-02-2016, 04:43 PM

The checkbox "List USB Harddrives" is not confirmed as checked.

JGbb

11-02-2016, 04:43 PM #2

The checkbox "List USB Harddrives" is not confirmed as checked.

LeonardoGame
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11-06-2016, 09:04 PM

The instructions should function correctly if you grasped the query. Note: It may not allow installing the Pro version. The home option remains accessible.

LeonardoGame

11-06-2016, 09:04 PM #3

The instructions should function correctly if you grasped the query. Note: It may not allow installing the Pro version. The home option remains accessible.

Nvidiaa
Junior Member

11-06-2016, 09:15 PM

Installing to USB drives isn't currently supported. Previously, Windows To Go was a common method for this task. https://www.easyuefi.com/wintousb/faq/en...To-Go.html It's unclear what the best approach is today, but it might still be worth exploring.

Nvidiaa

11-06-2016, 09:15 PM #4

XxPandaSoulsxX
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11-07-2016, 12:44 AM

The only change I made was noting that the free version doesn’t allow installing Pro, just the Home version. Here’s the link for reference: https://www.easyuefi.com/wintousb/comparison.html

XxPandaSoulsxX

11-07-2016, 12:44 AM #5

The only change I made was noting that the free version doesn’t allow installing Pro, just the Home version. Here’s the link for reference: https://www.easyuefi.com/wintousb/comparison.html

Wladi
Junior Member

11-07-2016, 07:39 AM

Oops

Wladi

11-07-2016, 07:39 AM #6

Oops