windows system image won't back up to a WD 6t external HD my book - Will it be able to run windows if i find a work around?

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Just bought a new WD 6tb external HDD so i could move my windows installation onto it.


i've formatted into the NTFS as it asked me to, but now it says its not a valid backup location.


1: if i backup my windows onto a different hard drive - will i be able to restore windows and run it from the external HDD? (if i can't run windows from it, then i guess i'm bringing it back)


2. is there someway i can make the external be a valid backup location? why isn't it one to begin with ? (seems like a external drive would be a perfect location - - - its even suggested as one by several FAQS)


3. suggest a way for me to move my windows install, right now i'm following this sites guide: How to make a full backup of your Windows 10 PC

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