Can I use bootcamp and install Windows 7 on an external Thunderbolt drive

Hello,
I want to know if it is possible to install windows 7 on a thunderbolt external hard. I have a limited space on my harddrive and want to have windows 7 operate and store data on the thunderbolt drive.
Anyone know if this works or if its possible.
Thanks

i use a thunderbolt ssd for my boot disc and it appears that bootcamp appears to start ok. in disk utility i can partition the drive successfully so i would be really interested if this would work. personally i cant see any problems.
are you thinking about formating the drive and installing windows without bootcamp? that will definately not work!
however with bootcamp you stand a very good chance of achieving your wish. please keep us posted if you decide to do this.
i know of one way that can absolutely do it, but it means installing osx on your ext. first. i have vmware on my ext. running win 8.1 works seamlessly.
i run bootcamp from my internal hdd with win 7.

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