Install windows 7 to external esata

Go to the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 download page on the Microsoft website. Select Install Instructions to see which packages are available for download, and make note of the one that you need.

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Replies 6. Hi Heppers, What is the actual error message? Zonetrek, no it can't be that or it wouldn't boot when fitted in the internal laptop drive bay. As explained constantly swapping drives is not the ideal solution. Press any key to reboot the system.

Install EasyBCD to edit the boot loader 2. Do a reboot You will find a menu now at bootup, where you can let the internal Windows boot up by default, or choose "Windows eSATA" and boot up from Windows on the external drive. You do not need to have the eSATA drive connected unless you intend to use it. That is a route I can't go down due to the restrictions in place on our standard network.

The installation on the internal drive needs to stay as is or face the wrath of IT further up! If we are good with the boot entries, we may consider take use of Bootrec. Use Bootrec. I was not very clear about what I am trying to achieve.

Can I edit the registry to make that change or is the information coming from BCD or somewhere else? Office Office Exchange Server. Not an IT pro? Resources for IT Professionals. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Answered by:. Archived Forums.