Can I install Windows on an external hard drive?
If you wonder about this question, you’ve got the option to find a positive answer.
In this post,MiniToolwill guide you on how to install Windows 10 on external hard drive using WinToUSB.
Of course, you’re free to also install Windows 11.
Can You Use an External Hard Drive to Install Windows?
You may ask: can I install Windows on an external hard drive?
The answer is yes.
For ordinary users, it may be a tricky business to install OS on external hard drive.
But in Windows 10 V1903, Microsoft has abandoned it.
Want to use Windows 11 anywhere and anytime?
you might create a Windows To Go USB drive in Windows 11.
Read this post to know much information.
Now, follow the instructions below to install Windows on external hard drive via this tool.
Step 1: Download WinToUSB via this webpage https://www.easyuefi.com/wintousb/.
Double-tap on the .exe file and install this Windows To Go creator on your PC.
Alternatively, you might download Windows ISO via WinToUSB.
Here, we choose the first option.
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Step 3: Launch WinToUSB and tap on theWindows To Go USBsection.
Step 4: Tap onSelect installation source > Browse image fileto find the ISO image you have downloaded.
Then, choose a Windows edition.
Note that the free edition doesnt support Windows Pro/Education.
Step 5: ClickSelect destination driveto choose the connected external hard drive.
Step 6: Configure other parameters like partition scheme, installation mode, etc.
Step 7: HitProceedand confirm the operation.
Then, WinToUSB starts installing Windows.
Final Words
How to put Windows 10 on an external hard drive?
With the help of WinToUSB, things can become very easy.
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