Booting xp from external drive.

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    I am sure this question has been asked before.
    How do you install XP on an external usb drive or card and telling the computer this in boot.ini.
     
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    above from this thread

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    the thread also has links to download hirens boot cd which has minixp and/or some programs that will allow you to do this, read thoroughly

    HERE has instructions on how to install xp on an external drive, but does not mention the boot.ini as this is xp and not later os's

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    Elizabeth23, Dec 11, 2014
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