Run wiindows 8 32 bit from External HD?

huntnsinme

New Member
Messages
2
ok I am new to this forum and joined to try and figure this out..
First, my problem.....I purchased an HP Envy X2 hybrid laptop/tablet running Windows 8 32 bit....
After using it now for a week or two I have figured out that it doesnt have enough HD space for the things I need to do and copy...Soooo I purchased a 1 TB external usb drive.
My question is..Can I install Windows 8 to the external hd...and run windows 8 on the pc without any hiccups?
:huh::confused:
I did a search on the subject, but kept seeing windows 8 to go...I want to transfer my existing windows 8 that was installed on my pc to the usb external HD.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 32 bit
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    hp/ HYBRID TABLET eNVY x2
Welcome to EightForums.

I purchased an HP Envy X2 hybrid laptop/tablet running Windows 8 32 bit

If this a new NoteBook, with Pre-installed Windows 8, the OS x64.

I would use the usb external HD for DATA only & leave OS on internal HD.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
No it is preinstalled, but it is 32 bit not 64. Why do you say leave it on the pc? Whats your reasoning?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 32 bit
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    hp/ HYBRID TABLET eNVY x2
Windows To Go is only an option with Windows 8 Enterprise. Your standard Windows 8 won't install to an external drive without some trickery. Performance will likely suffer even if you do get it to work. It's not legal either as far as Microsoft is concerned. Theog had some good suggestions. Upgrading the internal drive to a larger drive would be my recommendation. Then use the external for data backup.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Education 64 Bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
    Memory
    8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
    Sound Card
    VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial MX100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake TR 620
    Case
    Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Stock heatsink fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
    Mouse
    Logitech M570 Trackball and T650 TouchPad
    Internet Speed
    80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
Back
Top