How Do You Install An Operating System On An External Hard Drive?
Installing an operating system on an external hard drive can help you have more options with your computer. It can also be done if you are having a lot of problems with the internal temperatures of your computer—a hot hard drive will not last a very long time. In order to get your operating system onto an external hard drive, you first have to set up the hard drive mechanically, and then you can work on getting the operating system installed. Connect the external hard drive to your computer. Install the interface card in your computer, connecting the interface card to the hard drive and attaching a power supply to the external hard drive. Be sure that you put the hard drive in a stable location with plenty of air flow. If it falls down from where you place it, the drive may crash and never work again. Adjust your BIOS to recognize the external hard drive. When your computer starts up, follow the instructions on the screen to enter your BIOS setup program. This may be the “Del,” “F10,