Windows to go?

Belfast · #1 08-25-2014

Hello,

I am looking to install an OS to a 3.0 USB pen drive, does anyone have any suggestions?

Is windows to go the best option?

Thanks

MM78 · #2 08-25-2014

Why don't you tell us why you are looking into this option......

Belfast · #3 08-25-2014

I want to access my accounts while at the girlfriends house, when I change my laptop in the next few months it would also be helpful but I also don't like having multiple user accounts under different peoples names on my computer. I would prefer to have "my computer" and then a seperate OS with multiple users running from a usb stick.

MM78 · #4 08-25-2014

Here is a useful youtube video for Running Windows 7 on USB Drive.

How to Run Windows 7 from a USB Flash Drive - YouTube

Never tried Windows to go.

Belfast · #5 08-25-2014

Windows 7 from a usb may be better? I guess I am looking for a recommendation really....

**aspkin** · #6 08-25-2014

That sounds like a pain. You're better off with mobile browsers.

Belfast · #7 08-25-2014

Thanks Aspkin but do you have any suggestions as to which browser would be best? Also would you just use a seperate broweser run from a USB stick on any Windows user ID? I connect using my 3g tethered connection.

JamesNorth101 · #8 08-25-2014

Firefox portable works well.

Firefox Portable

donkeykong2012 · #9 08-25-2014

I use Windows 8 to go.

I have installed it on a 1TB USB 3 drive and it works like a dream.

I plug it in to my PC and Laptop whenever it suits me.

With various user accounts setup naturally.

Windows 8 Enterprise has this facility available built in so I am told.

However Windows 8 is designed for this as a whole.

Here is a guide should anyone be interested.

53 - Windows 8/8.1 To Go (boot Windows 8 from a USB drive!) - RMPrepUSB

BiN4RY · #10 08-25-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by MM78

Here is a useful youtube video for Running Windows 7 on USB Drive.
How to Run Windows 7 from a USB Flash Drive - YouTube

Never tried Windows to go.

The difference between this and Windows To Go is you can plug your Windows To Go flash drive onto ANY computer with decent hardware, and you can boot off of it

If you use the method in the video, you cannot use the windows installed on the flash drive onto any other computers but the one it was originally installed on.

Belfast · #11 08-25-2014

Hence why I like the idea of "windows to go"......

However the browesers might also be a good option.

Thanks for all the replies.

GreenBean · #12 08-25-2014

For ease of use, I would prefer Firefox portable.

Let us know what you decide, Belfast.

Good Luck.

Dmshark25 · #13 08-25-2014

Definitely Portable Firefox or other Browser, that's really all you need , you can run them all from one user account and back them up on a USB , and if you need to operate from another location , simply use your USB

GoteBay · #14 08-25-2014

Don't bother with "Windows To Go". I tried it and had a bad experience.

You are definitely better off with portable browsers on a flash drive.

Belfast · #15 08-27-2014

Thanks - I am glad I asked now before jumping in :-)

I have just finished setting up a Sanddisk 16gb 3.0USB with multiple firefox browsers.

Thanks!

Dmshark25 · #16 08-27-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belfast

Thanks - I am glad I asked now before jumping in :-)

I have just finished setting up a Sanddisk 16gb 3.0USB with multiple firefox browsers.

Thanks!

That's how I use It, I have all the portable browsers on one desktop just numbered , and than everything neatly in one folder labeled eBay, and than I backed everything up with my Sanddisk 32 GB wireless USB , comes in handy with Apple , iPad,etc..