Sorry, but Windows (any Microsoft version so far) does not install to or run from external USB or Firewire drives. That extra ram will help.
Bob
Here's my problem, please help me fix this:
I have an 80GB, 1G RAM MacBook. I have used about 2/3 of the hard drive. I want to run Windows XP on my Mac to use just Internet Explorer (to use Trellix in Verizon WebCentral) and Quicken for Windows.
I use Parallels now, but the going is SO SLOW!!!
So today, I bought a Maxtor 120G External (OneTouch) hard drive. I've also bought an additional 1G of Ram (the middle screw is entirely too tight - do they have a special screwdriver for the screws???) that I have yet to install.
My questions are:
1. Can I use the external drive to be the Windows XP Operating System/thereby dedicating my internal drive to OS X?
2. Is the Maxtor 120G OneTouch the right external drive? I haven't a clue!!!!
Another problem, incidentally, is that my Macbook only has 2 USB ports!! I am thinking that I should look around for a portable external hard drive powered by my firewire connection (which I don't use) - is there such a thing - since this Maxtor external drive really needs to use both of the usb ports - or should I just find a great portable usb hub??
Any and all help is warmly welcomed and desperately needed!
Stacy

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