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Make a partition appear as a USB.

kamoba Posted messages 53 Status Member -  
 genevre -
Hello,

In order to install the Tails operating system in persistence mode on a partition of the PC, since it only sees connected USBs, I would like to virtually transform my partition into a USB.

Any ideas?
Thank you

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    kamoba Posted messages 53 Status Member 10
     
    up!
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  2. genevre
     
    Hello
    It's not a done deal. From the design, Tails is specifically configured not to use the computer's hard drive, and that's not by chance. That's where your difficulties in using it on a disk partition come from. Even if you manage to do it, there's no guarantee that the security and privacy protections will be maintained, as it wasn't designed to work under those conditions.

    It's better to use another secure operating system designed for installation on a hard drive.

    You can still back up documents on a hard drive or USB stick, but that's it.
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  3. kamoba Posted messages 53 Status Member 10
     
    I was thinking the same! Well then, thank you!
    But for the method I was trying to do, is it possible, just to broaden my knowledge for other uses?
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    1. genevre
       
      Hello
      On the same disk as the main OS, I wouldn't recommend it. It's better to do a dual boot in that case. Or virtualization for a second OS.
      If you want to tinker with that kind of stuff, get a "test" PC, not the one you use every day. An external disk is well connected via USB, so you can do some tests.
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