Cómo arrancar desde un disco duro externo

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Arrancar la computadora desde un disco duro externo es muy útil si tienes que reparar discos o particiones, resolver problemas, formatear tu computadora o reinstalar un sistema operativo completo. Puedes arrancar desde un disco duro externo usando cualquier computadora con Windows o Mac.

Método 1
Método 1 de 3:

Windows 8

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    • Si vas a usar un ratón, apunta a la esquina inferior derecha de la pantalla, mueve el puntero del ratón hacia arriba y luego haz clic en "Configuración".
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    [1]
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    Ahora aparecerá en la pantalla el menú de configuración avanzada de BIOS.
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    • La tecla que debes presionar para entrar en la configuración del BIOS puede variar dependiendo del fabricante de tu computadora. Por ejemplo, pueden pedirte que presiones la tecla F12 o F5 en vez de F2 .
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    Luego cambia las configuraciones de prioridad u orden de arranque de modo que el nombre de tu disco duro externo aparezca como la opción predeterminada de arranque.
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    Tu computadora con Windows 8 ahora se reiniciará arrancando desde el disco duro externo. [2]
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Método 2
Método 2 de 3:

Windows 7, Vista y XP

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    Tu computadora se reiniciará.
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    La tecla que debes presionar varía según el fabricante de tu computadora. Por ejemplo, pueden pedirte que presiones la tecla F12 , F2 , F5 o el botón Esc .
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    Tu computadora con Windows ahora arrancará desde el disco duro externo. [3]
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Método 3
Método 3 de 3:

Mac OS X

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    Ahora aparecerá en la pantalla el menú de selección de arranque.
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    Tu computadora Mac ahora arrancará desde el disco duro que seleccionaste.
    • Como alternativa, puedes ir a "Preferencias del sistema" usando el menú de Apple, hacer clic en "Disco de arranque", seleccionar el nombre de tu disco duro externo y hacer clic en "Reiniciar". [4]
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Referencias

  1. ↑ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/how-shut-down-turn-off-pc
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C50dJf5MweM
  3. ↑ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/start-your-computer-from-a-windows-7-installation-disc-or-usb-flash-drive
  4. ↑ http://osxdaily.com/2013/06/22/boot-mac-external-drive/

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