Windows 7 on external USB SSD drive?

[Marcoru]

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

 

[I-che]

Hi Marcoru,
this should be possible. Select Custom install option and on the Name and Location screen specify location on the attached USB drive.

 

[drgnmsr]

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?

 

[Parallels User]

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?

Makes no difference.