Hi folks, here is my mission:
Install Windows XP Pro on a External HD (using USB interface) from a Sony Vaio notebook running Windows Vista Home. Then, take this External HD and conect it to the motherboard (using sata interface) and boot windows XP on a desktop PC. Can it be done?
Im having this problem because Im using Sata HDs (I happen to also have a external HD) and windows xp is having trouble reconizing the drives during install. I do know I need floopy drives (usually), but my motherboard do not have a floppy drive conector. No kidding. Seriously, stop laughing. This solution is simply out of the equation.
I could maybe install XP on a IDE drive (I really dont want to buy one tough), if Widows normally reconize IDE drives.
thanks in advance
Install Windows XP Pro on a External HD (using USB interface) from a Sony Vaio notebook running Windows Vista Home. Then, take this External HD and conect it to the motherboard (using sata interface) and boot windows XP on a desktop PC. Can it be done?
Im having this problem because Im using Sata HDs (I happen to also have a external HD) and windows xp is having trouble reconizing the drives during install. I do know I need floopy drives (usually), but my motherboard do not have a floppy drive conector. No kidding. Seriously, stop laughing. This solution is simply out of the equation.
I could maybe install XP on a IDE drive (I really dont want to buy one tough), if Widows normally reconize IDE drives.
thanks in advance