MacBook Pro 10.7.3 Won't boot using External HDD

Hi I have created an image on my Mac that has 10.7.4 and I wanted to try it on my new MacBook Pro with 10.7.3. I am able to select the external HDD but wouldn't let me boot. Same image works on another Mac.

Hi ...
Open System Preferences > Network > Advanced > Proxies
If any of the boxes on the left are selected, deselect then click OK then restart your Mac.
If it's not a proxy issue, if you have anti virus software installed, disable that.
Try turning off the Firewall in System Preferences > Security & Privacy
Apps such as Little Snitch can prevent access to the internet.

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