Can boot camp install windows in external hdd connected via usb

i have win 7 img. in my mac also 500 gb ext hdd
can i install windows in that hdd?????
also i have selected the iso fle n its now downloading support software
so how much time it will take its 3 hours now

No you can't install windows on external drive.

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