Using Existing External HDD To Expand Laptop Storage Space

LukeFatwalker · Sep 9, 2016

Just bought an Ideapad 100S. I want to expand the storage capacity of the laptop so I was thinking of using my external HDD to install programs and games onto. Thing is, the 1 TB Ext. HDD I have already has movies, music, and other media on it.

Should I be able to use the Ext. HDD with it's existing data and install programs/games onto it?

Thanks!

USAFRet · Sep 9, 2016

LukeFatwalker :

As long as there is free space, I see no reason why not.

Faux_Grey · Sep 9, 2016

"Should I be able to use the Ext. HDD with it's existing data and install programs/games onto it?"

Yes.
It's just another drive.
Unless it's full. It will work.

LukeFatwalker · Sep 9, 2016

USAFRet :

Thanks. My main concern is that it'll format the drive.

Follow up question. Is there any difference performance wise running a program off an Ext. HDD?

USAFRet · Sep 9, 2016

LukeFatwalker :

USAFRet :

Thanks. My main concern is that it'll format the drive.

Follow up question. Is there any difference performance wise running a program off an Ext. HDD?

No format. Just plug it in.
Performance? Won't be as fast as an internal drive. But this depends greatly on what exact interface you're using.
USB 2, USB 3, USB 3.1, eSATA....

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