The reason I'm asking is I am going to attempt this using Paragon's Go Virtual http://www.paragon-software.com/news.ht ... &year=2010
supposedly I would be able to do this as per Paragon's Go Virtual web page:
This wouldn't work because as I understand it, when Windows is activated on a PC it keeps a record of the hardware it's running on. Then, if any major components are changed it can recognise this and de-activate. Designed to prevent people installing a single copy of Windows on multiple PC's (as per licence agreement).Scenario 3: Put your PC in your pocket, use it anywhere and anytime
It is very convenient and handy to use your favorite software with all data at any computer. Now it became possible with wide implementation of virtual environments. All that you want to do is migrate your system into a virtual machine, place it on any removable media and run this machine at any computer, which has virtualization software installed. Just obtain an external USB hard drive and use it as storage for your virtual environment – your computer is in your pocket.