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I apologize in advance if this is a common topic, however I have been wondering why I cannot install Windows through Bootcamp to the external drive on my iMac. However I can install the OS for OS X without an issue. Explain to me how this works? Missing C: drive? Help me learn!
-MightEMouse
I'm sorry, but Windows can't be installed on an external disk. Then, Boot Camp can only install Windows on a second partition on your computer
I'm sorry, but Windows can't be installed on an external disk. Then, Boot Camp can only install Windows on a second partition on your computer
And why is OS X able to install? Just curious. Also thank you for the speedy reply!
-MightEMouse
You will have to discuss that with Microsoft. Look in their support pages and forums. Windows can not be installed to an external drive.
Because Apple allows you to install OS X on an external disk, but not Microsoft with their Windows OS
Different operating system, differnt installation requirements, different company.
Oh, well thanks for clearing that up for me. 😕 I will go jump on their site then!
-MightEMouse
You're welcome
This may be of some use...
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/oldnewthing/archive/2004/04/15/113811.aspx
That post is a bit old, but as of Windows 7, nothing has changed. There is a special mode in Windows 8 Enterprise that will allow you to build a bootable version of Windows on a USB stick, but it requires Win8 Enterprise and site licensing.
Thank you for the link I will definitely check that out!
-MightEMouse
Installation of BootCamp to External HDD
