Windows on a External SSD for MacBook

[itsmm]

Hi there,

I have a MacBook Pro and want to install windows on an external HDD that I have put into an enclosure. I then plan to run design and drawing software made by AutoDesk. Can anyone tell me if a normal USB connection will suffice for the type of work I am planning to do or will the transfer rates be too slow?



If not, can anyone recommend a suitable alternative? e.g. SSD with USB connection or would that also be too slow? Thunderbolt Enclosure (if one exists) or totally different kind of drive and connection?

Thanks

Matt

 

[harryb2448]

G'day an wel ome

You will hav e to search the 'net tofind a way to install Windows on the external drive as Microsoft has preventedfthis as an anti-piracy measure. No aspersions whatsoever.

 

[JonDS]

Hi itsmm, Lon TV on YouTube shows how to do it.

. I've actually tried this and it works, but if I remember right, I couldn't get windows to update so I stopped using it. To Harry's point ... he might be on to something, I don't think Windows (even if you have a legal copy) likes having their operating system installed on external drives. Might be why I was having trouble with updates.