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    Can vostro boot from USB drive?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mxl180, May 28, 2008.

  1. mxl180

    mxl180 Notebook Consultant

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    I upgraded my HD and cloned my old hard drive into the new. Would I be able to boot up my old HD as an USB external?
     
    mxl180, May 28, 2008
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    laptop4life Notebook Consultant

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    you should be able to no problem. i dont have a vostro but i dont see why you wouldnt be able to.
     
    laptop4life, May 28, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Yes you can. You'll probably have to enter the boot menu when the BIOS first displays so that you can select the boot device.
     
    atbnet, May 28, 2008
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  4. mxl180

    mxl180 Notebook Consultant

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    cool thanks
     
    mxl180, May 28, 2008
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