Windows 10: How do I run my laptop from an external hardrive?

Discus and support How do I run my laptop from an external hardrive? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi I am currently running a Hp Stream 32gb and No memory left what so ever. I have bought an external hard drive and wish to download or move my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Zojo1972, Apr 16, 2020.

  1. Zojo1972 Win User

    How do I run my laptop from an external hardrive?


    Hi


    I am currently running a Hp Stream 32gb and No memory left what so ever. I have bought an external hard drive and wish to download or move my Windows 10 to the external hard drive to run the laptop. I can not run existing laptop as it stands as all internal memory is taken. there is nothing left to uninstall. can not do any updates etc.


    can I easily do this or would I need to buy another windows key?


    I am going potty with online tutorials as they all say something different and my son needs a working Pc for his gcse work during this lockdown : I am not in the position to buy another one at the moment.


    any advice would be great please :

    :)
     
    Zojo1972, Apr 16, 2020
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    Okay so I connected my external hardrive-my passport ultra, to my dell inspiron 15r laptop running windows 10, but for some reason it doesnt seem to do anything. the external hardrive lights up and makes a sound as if it is
    running but my laptop doesnt do anything and when i try to look for it on my computer it can't be located. do i need to download some type of program or drive? please help!!!


    thanks for your time and help, Bianca
     
    BiancaKlassy, Apr 16, 2020
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    Hello all techies need your help.

    I have been using my External hardrive case with different memory card plug in the front of the external hardrive case.

    It has been working for over five years fine and something happened that it wants to now format it. I know all the information is still on the Hardrive. However, how do I get my windows to recognize the Hardrive or hardrive to recognize windows? I don't
    want to lose all my data please.

    Kind Regards from an American from the Balkan,

    Drago Andjelic
     
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  4. How do I run my laptop from an external hardrive?

    Laptop suddenly stopped recognizing the external monitor

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    To assist you better, I would like to ask if the laptop is unable to recognize only the external monitor or other external devices also.

    I suggest you to run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter by following the steps below:

    • Click on the Start button, and type “Troubleshooting” on the search bar.
    • Click on “Hardware and Devices”.
    • A pop-up will appear, click on the “Next” button and your hardware troubleshooting will start.

    Hope the information is helpful. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Apr 16, 2020
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