Can an external HD be used as my primary HD?

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How do i make my external hard drive my primary drive c ...

How do i make my external hard drive my primary ... But Microsoft have given a function in windows 8 to use in on a pen drive or in a external hard drive.

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My external hard drive is called DANGERDOOM, and the drive letter used to be J: Then I got an identical hard drive, and the computer wouldn't read it because of a signature collision. So after some research, I discovered I could change the disk sig of...

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Your computer probably assigned the new drive as J: when you disconnected the old drive, right-click...

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Can I reformat my WD Passport external HD to work for a Mac if it was used for a PC first?

I used it with my old PC but now I need to use it for my Mac and it won't open when I plug it in. Any fixes?

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Internal hd used as external storage with docking station problem?

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What is a Good HD Professional Camcorder that can be used to Film Skateboarding?

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Where can i get a used hd tv?

is there anywhere in the UK Only where i can get a used HD TV at least 19" (inch) for under £80? any make as long as its above 19", HD ready and that has a remote and not ...show more

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so, what was the need of buying/using a IDE - SATA adapter? why not just leave the drive in the external...

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