Now, Windows installation on external storage is not as straightforward as a traditional way. Normally, for a clean installation, we boot up the installation disc from BIOS and install windows from there. But, if you try to install Windows on an external SSD, you’ll get a message like this: Windows can not be installed on this disk. Setup does not support configuration of or installation disks connected through a USB or IEEE 1394 port. When I was trying to install Windows 11 on my Samsung T5 SSD for the first time, I got the same message as above. I started searching for the workaround and came across a tool called WinToUSB. WinToUSB is an amazing tool that copies data from Windows 11/10 ISO to your external SSD and makes it bootable. Thus, cutting off all the hassles for you to manually install a clean copy of Windows.
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Steps to Install Windows on External SSD/Storage
Well, that’s it, folks! When the system boots up, a warm welcome from Windows shall appear on the screen. In case of any issues, do drop a comment below and I’ll be happy to answer your queries. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email.
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