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External HDD

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by BlackLove48, Feb 11, 2008.

  1. BlackLove48 Newcomer, in training

    Can i backup all my programs on and external hdd and run them from that hdd so i can clean up the hdd on my system
    BlackLove48, Feb 11, 2008
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  2. raybay TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 10,720   +6

    Usually not. You can back up the software, and can re-use it if you don't wipe out the install on the main hard drive. But if you reformat and wish to reinstall Windows on your HDD, or most other software programs, you will need to reinstall any devices and software. The OS and the programs must be re-established in the registry, and the relationships between programs must be re-established.
    raybay, Feb 11, 2008
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