Install windows to hard-drive inside internal dock?

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Yes, you are correct. Not being familiar with that particular device in which you're interested I hadn't realized it was designed as an internally-connected "docking station". When we use that term here in the States it invariably refers to an USB externally-connected device (enclosure).

You might be interested if it's practical in your situation to install a mobile rack/removable HDD (SSD) in your desktop PC assuming you have one or more vacant 5 1/4" external drive bays available. We build all our PCs to house one or more (usually at least two) mobile racks. The flexibility a desktop PC user gets from this arrangement is enormous. The ones we use are the following...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817995104...
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I was actually thinking of one of those in the first place before I found the one I mentioned.
The thing is that (to my knowledge) windows doesn't install to USB devices, therefor I won't be able to install
windows on a hard-drive that is connected to the desktop using an external USB docking station.

The one I mentioned however should use an internal SATA connection and therefor the desktop should recognize the hard drive that is inserted as an internal drive.
 
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Yes, you are correct. Not being familiar with that particular device in which you're interested I hadn't realized it was designed as an internally-connected "docking station". When we use that term here in the States it invariably refers to an USB externally-connected device (enclosure).

You might be interested if it's practical in your situation to install a mobile rack/removable HDD (SSD) in your desktop PC assuming you have one or more vacant 5 1/4" external drive bays available. We build all our PCs to house one or more (usually at least two) mobile racks. The flexibility a desktop PC user gets from this arrangement is enormous. The ones we use are the following...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817995104

We've installed hundreds of these mobile racks over the years. There are many other models to choose from as well; many are designed to be installed in a 3.5" external bay. If you're interested in these mobile racks I can provide more detailed information about them should you desire.
 
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