Windows 7 on external USB SSD drive?

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by Marcoru, Jan 10, 2010.

  1. Marcoru

    Marcoru Bit poster

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    Hi there, I've just installed Parallels on my iMac i7. Now I want to install Windows 7 but on my external USB SSD drive.
    Is this possible without any problems?

    The Virtual Machine Assistant asks for the Location and Sharing! I just don't want any Windows files on my Macintosh HD so how should I set the Sharing!?

    Thanks for the help
     
    Marcoru, Jan 10, 2010
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  2. I-che

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    Hi Marcoru,
    this should be possible. Select Custom install option and on the Name and Location screen specify location on the attached USB drive.
     
    I-che, Jan 11, 2010
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  3. drgnmsr

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    Would it be faster to run off a fresh install on the SSD or would it be the same speed as just copying a current Parallel's image onto the SSD and telling Parallel's where to find it?
     
    drgnmsr, May 23, 2012
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  4. Specimen

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    Makes no difference.
     
    Specimen, May 23, 2012
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